US Bridges

Mariposa RD(CR225) over Los Olmos Creek

Fair

Brooks County, Texas · 0.76 MI S of JCT FM 2191 · Structure no. 210240AA0118001

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
167
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mariposa RD(CR225) over Los Olmos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mariposa RD(CR225) over Los Olmos Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 167 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMariposa RD(CR225)
CrossesLos Olmos Creek
Location0.76 MI S of JCT FM 2191
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyBrooks County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.20108, -98.05616
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic167 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mariposa RD(CR225) over Los Olmos Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mariposa RD(CR225) over Los Olmos 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 Mariposa RD(CR225) over Los Olmos Creek carry?

About 167 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mariposa RD(CR225) over Los Olmos Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mariposa RD(CR225) over Los Olmos Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.