US Bridges

E Mesquite ST over Leona River

Good

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 152320B00450001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Mesquite ST over Leona River is a concrete culvert carrying E Mesquite ST over Leona River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 820 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,000 by 2031. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Mesquite ST
CrossesLeona River
Location0.35 MI E of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21569, -99.78257
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 E Mesquite ST over Leona River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Mesquite ST over Leona River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E Mesquite ST over Leona River carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is E Mesquite ST over Leona River?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns E Mesquite ST over Leona River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.