US Bridges

Lp 1604 Ebml over Mud Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150245203016

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
207 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,342
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Ebml over Mud Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 1604 Ebml over Mud Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 years old, older 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 12,342 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,720 by 2033. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 62 ft wide.

CarriesLp 1604 Ebml
CrossesMud Creek
Location1.10 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60419, -98.45049
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,342 (2020)
Projected traffic52,720 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$755,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 1604 Ebml over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Lp 1604 Ebml over Mud 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 Ebml over Mud Creek carry?

About 12,342 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Ebml over Mud Creek?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Ebml over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.