US Bridges

Lp 407 -Leopard ST over Turkey Creek

Fair

Nueces County, Texas · 0.90 MI NW of FM 2292 · Structure no. 161780007409016

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,144
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 407 -Leopard ST over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 407 -Leopard ST over Turkey Creek in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 92 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 12,144 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,301 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 407 -Leopard ST
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.90 MI NW of FM 2292
RouteState Highway 407
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.83172, -97.56076
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,144 (2022)
Projected traffic15,301 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 407 -Leopard ST over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Lp 407 -Leopard ST over Turkey 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 407 -Leopard ST over Turkey Creek carry?

About 12,144 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Lp 407 -Leopard ST over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 407 -Leopard ST over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.