US Bridges

FM 76 over San Felipe Arroyo

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 793 · Structure no. 240720067401002

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,894
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 76 over San Felipe Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying FM 76 over San Felipe Arroyo in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 92 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 2,894 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,450 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 76
CrossesSan Felipe Arroyo
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 793
RouteState Highway 76
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50798, -106.15973
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,894 (2020)
Projected traffic3,450 by 2033
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 76 over San Felipe Arroyo built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is FM 76 over San Felipe Arroyo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 76 over San Felipe Arroyo carry?

About 2,894 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is FM 76 over San Felipe Arroyo?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 76 over San Felipe Arroyo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.