US Bridges

Kelly Drive over Leon Creek

Fair

Bexar County, Texas · At East Edge of Stillman · Structure no. AFTXMPLS01800

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,390
2014 count
Owner
Federal
Air Force

About this bridge

Kelly Drive over Leon Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kelly Drive over Leon Creek in Bexar County, Texas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 5,390 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,468 by 2034. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesKelly Drive
CrossesLeon Creek
LocationAt East Edge of Stillman
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBexar County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38744, -98.60864
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,390 (2014)
Projected traffic6,468 by 2034
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerAir Force
Maintained byAir Force
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$25,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kelly Drive over Leon Creek built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelly Drive 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Kelly Drive over Leon Creek carry?

About 5,390 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Kelly Drive over Leon Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Kelly Drive over Leon Creek?

It is owned by the Air Force.