US Bridges

Lp 407(LEOPARD St) over Tex-Mex RR

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.75 MI E of SH 358 · Structure no. 161780007409057

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,282
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 407(LEOPARD St) over Tex-Mex RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 407(LEOPARD St) over Tex-Mex RR in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,282 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,380 by 2033. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 407(LEOPARD St)
CrossesTex-Mex RR
Location0.75 MI E of SH 358
RouteState Highway 407
CountyNueces County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79734, -97.4558
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,282 (2016)
Projected traffic16,380 by 2033
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lp 407(LEOPARD St) over Tex-Mex RR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 407(LEOPARD St) over Tex-Mex RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Lp 407(LEOPARD St) over Tex-Mex RR carry?

About 13,282 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Lp 407(LEOPARD St) over Tex-Mex RR?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 407(LEOPARD St) over Tex-Mex RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.