US Bridges

West Entrance Road over Ash Creek

Fair

Brewster County, Texas · 11 Miles West of Panther · Structure no. 7130013P0000000

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
753
2022 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

West Entrance Road over Ash Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying West Entrance Road over Ash Creek in Brewster County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 753 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 904 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Entrance Road
CrossesAsh Creek
Location11 Miles West of Panther
RouteFederal Lands Road 15
CountyBrewster County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33443, -103.35748
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic753 (2022)
Projected traffic904 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$60,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Entrance Road over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Entrance Road over Ash 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 West Entrance Road over Ash Creek carry?

About 753 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is West Entrance Road over Ash Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns West Entrance Road over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.