US Bridges

Scenic Loop DR over Leon Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of Boerne Stage · Structure no. 150150AA1230001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
282 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
5,703
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Loop DR over Leon Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scenic Loop DR over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1975, 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 5,703 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,890 by 2027. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Loop DR
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.40 MI S of Boerne Stage
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.67401, -98.67538
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,703 (2020)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Scenic Loop DR over Leon Creek built?

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

What condition is Scenic Loop DR over Leon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Scenic Loop DR over Leon Creek carry?

About 5,703 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Scenic Loop DR over Leon Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Scenic Loop DR over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.