US Bridges

Ranch Bend over Culebra Trib. F/Leon Crk

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 Mi. Sw. of FM 471 · Structure no. 150150AA1751001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
70 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ranch Bend over Culebra Trib. F/Leon Crk is a concrete culvert carrying Ranch Bend over Culebra Trib. F/Leon Crk in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,000 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRanch Bend
CrossesCulebra Trib. F/Leon Crk
Location0.5 Mi. Sw. of FM 471
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52342, -98.76935
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Bend over Culebra Trib. F/Leon Crk built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ranch Bend over Culebra Trib. F/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 Bend over Culebra Trib. F/Leon Crk carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ranch Bend over Culebra Trib. F/Leon Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Ranch Bend over Culebra Trib. F/Leon Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.