US Bridges

Lp 1604 Ebml over Long Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 150150245203120

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,662
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 1604 Ebml over Long Creek is a concrete slab carrying Lp 1604 Ebml over Long Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,662 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,720 by 2033. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLp 1604 Ebml
CrossesLong Creek
Location3.5 MI E of US 281
RouteState Highway 1604
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60111, -98.41221
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,662 (2023)
Projected traffic52,720 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 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 Ebml over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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

About 1,662 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Lp 1604 Ebml over Long Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 1604 Ebml over Long Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.