US Bridges

Old Fredricksburg over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of Loop 1604 · Structure no. 150150B13190001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Fredricksburg over Leon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Fredricksburg over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Fredricksburg
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Loop 1604
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59316, -98.60247
Functional classUrban 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old Fredricksburg over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Fredricksburg over Leon 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Old Fredricksburg over Leon Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Old Fredricksburg over Leon Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Old Fredricksburg over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.