US Bridges

North Entrance Roa over Wash

Good

Brewster County, Texas · 15.6 Miles North of Panth · Structure no. 7130012P0000000

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
368
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

North Entrance Roa over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Entrance Roa over Wash in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 368 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 442 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesNorth Entrance Roa
CrossesWash
Location15.6 Miles North of Panth
RouteFederal Lands Road 11
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51944, -103.12199
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (10.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic368 (2022)
Projected traffic442 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$83,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Entrance Roa over Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Entrance Roa over Wash 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does North Entrance Roa over Wash carry?

About 368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is North Entrance Roa over Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns North Entrance Roa over Wash?

It is owned by the National Park Service.