US Bridges

Murphy ST over FM 1882

Fair

Ector County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 060690200502003

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,160
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Murphy ST over FM 1882 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Murphy ST over FM 1882 in Ector County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 3,160 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,424 by 2041. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMurphy ST
CrossesFM 1882
Location0.10 MI S of IH 20 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.83385, -102.38698
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.8 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,160 (2021)
Projected traffic4,424 by 2041
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Murphy ST over FM 1882 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Murphy ST over FM 1882 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Murphy ST over FM 1882 carry?

About 3,160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Murphy ST over FM 1882?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Murphy ST over FM 1882?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.