US Bridges

NB FM2529(MCCOMBS) over Flood Control Chan.

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.2 MI S JCT US 54 · Structure no. 240720232601004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,391
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB FM2529(MCCOMBS) over Flood Control Chan. is a concrete culvert carrying NB FM2529(MCCOMBS) over Flood Control Chan. in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 18,391 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2033. 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).

Location

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CarriesNB FM2529(MCCOMBS)
CrossesFlood Control Chan.
Location1.2 MI S JCT US 54
RouteState Highway 2529
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92309, -106.40724
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 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 loadHS 20
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 traffic18,391 (2017)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2033
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB FM2529(MCCOMBS) over Flood Control Chan. built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB FM2529(MCCOMBS) over Flood Control Chan. 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 2024.

How much traffic does NB FM2529(MCCOMBS) over Flood Control Chan. carry?

About 18,391 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NB FM2529(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 NB FM2529(MCCOMBS) over Flood Control Chan.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.