US Bridges

FM 2529 Sb/Mccombs over Flood Control Chan.

Good

El Paso County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of US 54 · Structure no. 240720232601001

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,328
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2529 Sb/Mccombs over Flood Control Chan. is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2529 Sb/Mccombs over Flood Control Chan. in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2037. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 2529 Sb/Mccombs
CrossesFlood Control Chan.
Location1.20 MI S of US 54
RouteState Highway 2529
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92308, -106.40751
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,328 (2017)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2529 Sb/Mccombs over Flood Control Chan. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is FM 2529 Sb/Mccombs over Flood Control Chan. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2529 Sb/Mccombs over Flood Control Chan. carry?

About 9,328 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FM 2529 Sb/Mccombs over Flood Control Chan.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2529 Sb/Mccombs over Flood Control Chan.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.