US Bridges

FM 541 over Borrego Creek Tributary

Fair

Atascosa County, Texas · 8.30 MI NE of IH 37 · Structure no. 150070101102007

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
314
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 541 over Borrego Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying FM 541 over Borrego Creek Tributary in Atascosa County, Texas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 63 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 314 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 950 by 2033. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 541
CrossesBorrego Creek Tributary
Location8.30 MI NE of IH 37
RouteState Highway 541
CountyAtascosa County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.92233, -98.27272
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic314 (2020)
Projected traffic950 by 2033
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 541 over Borrego Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is FM 541 over Borrego Creek Tributary 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 FM 541 over Borrego Creek Tributary carry?

About 314 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is FM 541 over Borrego Creek Tributary?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns FM 541 over Borrego Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.