US Bridges

Enrique Barrera Pw over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of Callaghan · Structure no. 150150B25553003

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
368 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
9,207
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Enrique Barrera Pw over Leon Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Enrique Barrera Pw over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 91 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 9,207 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2033. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEnrique Barrera Pw
CrossesLeon Creek
Location0.60 MI SW of Callaghan
RouteCity Street 8068
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41122, -98.60934
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,207 (2020)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Enrique Barrera Pw over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Enrique Barrera Pw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Enrique Barrera Pw over Leon Creek carry?

About 9,207 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Enrique Barrera Pw over Leon Creek?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Enrique Barrera Pw over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.