US Bridges

Babcock RD over Leon Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of Hausman RD · Structure no. 150150B01900009

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
440 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,546
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Babcock RD over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Babcock RD over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 10,546 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,800 by 2031. The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBabcock RD
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.8 MI S of Hausman RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55768, -98.62837
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length440 ft (134.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,546 (2020)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Babcock RD over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Babcock RD 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Babcock RD over Leon Creek carry?

About 10,546 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Babcock RD over Leon Creek?

The structure is 440 ft (134.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Babcock RD over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.