US Bridges

Larry St. over Menger Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of N Walters ST · Structure no. 150150B19570001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larry St. over Menger Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Larry St. over Menger Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 599 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2031. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLarry St.
CrossesMenger Creek
Location0.05 MI W of N Walters ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43354, -98.45224
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Larry St. over Menger Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larry St. over Menger 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Larry St. over Menger Creek carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Larry St. over Menger Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Larry St. over Menger Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.