North Entrance Roa over Tornillo Creek
FairBrewster County, Texas · 7.82 Miles North of Panth · Structure no. 7130002P0000000
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 962 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 368
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
North Entrance Roa over Tornillo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying North Entrance Roa over Tornillo Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 67 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2042. The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North Entrance Roa over Tornillo Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is North Entrance Roa over Tornillo 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does North Entrance Roa over Tornillo Creek carry?
About 368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is North Entrance Roa over Tornillo Creek?
The structure is 962 ft (293.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns North Entrance Roa over Tornillo Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.