US Bridges

Lp 407 Wb(leopard) over SH 358

Good

Nueces County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of IH 37 · Structure no. 161780061701200

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
180 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2012 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 407 Wb(leopard) over SH 358 is a prestressed concrete continuous slab carrying Lp 407 Wb(leopard) over SH 358 in Nueces County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,760 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesLp 407 Wb(leopard)
CrossesSH 358
Location0.45 MI S of IH 37
RouteState Highway 407
StateTexas
Coordinates27.79736, -97.46813
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2012)
Projected traffic11,760 by 2032
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Wb(leopard) over SH 358 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lp 407 Wb(leopard) over SH 358 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 2022.

How much traffic does Lp 407 Wb(leopard) over SH 358 carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Lp 407 Wb(leopard) over SH 358?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 407 Wb(leopard) over SH 358?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.