US Bridges

Lambda DR over Branch of Lucas Creek

Good

Bexar County, Texas · 0.5 MI West of SH 211 · Structure no. 150150B19248001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2011 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lambda DR over Branch of Lucas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lambda DR over Branch of Lucas Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 490 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLambda DR
CrossesBranch of Lucas Creek
Location0.5 MI West of SH 211
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.4126, -98.78784
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lambda DR over Branch of Lucas Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lambda DR over Branch of Lucas 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Lambda DR over Branch of Lucas Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is Lambda DR over Branch of Lucas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Lambda DR over Branch of Lucas Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.