US Bridges

Prue RD over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · 1.20 MI W of Babcock RD · Structure no. 150150B28175004

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
399 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,738
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prue RD over Leon Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Prue RD over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 18,738 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20,000 by 2038. The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPrue RD
CrossesLeon Creek
Location1.20 MI W of Babcock RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54149, -98.63189
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length399 ft (121.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,738 (2020)
Projected traffic20,000 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Prue RD over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Prue RD 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 Prue RD over Leon Creek carry?

About 18,738 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Prue RD over Leon Creek?

The structure is 399 ft (121.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Prue RD over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.