US Bridges

Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.42 MI NE of SH 16 · Structure no. 150150245202148

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
94 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
9,251
2023 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 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,251 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 122,050 by 2033. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesLp 1604
CrossesTrib. of French Creek
Location0.42 MI NE of SH 16
RouteState Highway 1604
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55832, -98.66212
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,251 (2023)
Projected traffic122,050 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
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 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

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

About 9,251 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

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

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Lp 1604 over Trib. of French Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.