US Bridges

W Sul Ross Ave over Alpine Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of SH 118 · Structure no. 240220B00240002

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
579
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Sul Ross Ave over Alpine Creek is a concrete slab carrying W Sul Ross Ave over Alpine Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 579 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 811 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Sul Ross Ave
CrossesAlpine Creek
Location0.15 MI W of SH 118
RouteCity Street 305
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.35873, -103.66423
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic579 (2017)
Projected traffic811 by 2040
Trucks4%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Sul Ross Ave over Alpine Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Sul Ross Ave 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 2024.

How much traffic does W Sul Ross Ave over Alpine Creek carry?

About 579 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Sul Ross Ave over Alpine Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns W Sul Ross Ave over Alpine Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.