US Bridges

FM 381 over Concho River

Fair

Concho County, Texas · 5.70 MI S of Runnels C/L · Structure no. 070480082602002

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
298 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
151
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 381 over Concho River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying FM 381 over Concho River in Concho County, Texas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 151 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2033. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 381
CrossesConcho River
Location5.70 MI S of Runnels C/L
RouteState Highway 381
CountyConcho County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51997, -100.09365
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic151 (2020)
Projected traffic430 by 2033
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 381 over Concho River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 381 over Concho River 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 FM 381 over Concho River carry?

About 151 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is FM 381 over Concho River?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns FM 381 over Concho River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.