US Bridges

SH 223 over Alpine Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 1.0 MI N of JCT US 67/90 · Structure no. 240220049801002

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,436
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 223 over Alpine Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SH 223 over Alpine Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,436 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,380 by 2033. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 223
CrossesAlpine Creek
Location1.0 MI N of JCT US 67/90
RouteState Highway 223
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.37443, -103.6587
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,436 (2020)
Projected traffic2,380 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 SH 223 over Alpine Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 223 over Alpine 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 223 over Alpine Creek carry?

About 2,436 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 223 over Alpine Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 223 over Alpine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.