US Bridges

Montgomery RD over Lucas Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of US 90 · Structure no. 150150AA0888001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
137 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,166
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montgomery RD over Lucas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Montgomery RD over Lucas Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 2,166 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,380 by 2030. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesMontgomery RD
CrossesLucas Creek
Location1.3 MI S of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.35586, -98.73872
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,166 (2020)
Projected traffic3,380 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Montgomery RD over Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montgomery RD over Lucas 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Montgomery RD over Lucas Creek carry?

About 2,166 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Montgomery RD over Lucas Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Montgomery RD over Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.