US Bridges

Ranch View East over Culebra Crk. / Leon Crk.

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.75 Mi. Sw. of FM 471 · Structure no. 150150AA1725001

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
91 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranch View East over Culebra Crk. / Leon Crk. is a concrete culvert carrying Ranch View East over Culebra Crk. / Leon Crk. in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesRanch View East
CrossesCulebra Crk. / Leon Crk.
Location0.75 Mi. Sw. of FM 471
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52775, -98.76161
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Ranch View East over Culebra Crk. / Leon Crk. built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranch View East over Culebra Crk. / Leon Crk. 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 Ranch View East over Culebra Crk. / Leon Crk. carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ranch View East over Culebra Crk. / Leon Crk.?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Ranch View East over Culebra Crk. / Leon Crk.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.