US Bridges

Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.20 MI NE of SH 16 · Structure no. 150150245202041

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
69 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,038
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,038 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,050 by 2033. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1604
CrossesTrib. of French Creek
Location0.20 MI NE of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55581, -98.6646
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,038 (2021)
Projected traffic122,050 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure9
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek carry?

About 6,038 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.