US Bridges

FM2529 (mccombs) over Flood Control Channel

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of JCT US 54 · Structure no. 240720232601094

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,391
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM2529 (mccombs) over Flood Control Channel is a concrete culvert carrying FM2529 (mccombs) over Flood Control Channel in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,600 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFM2529 (mccombs)
CrossesFlood Control Channel
Location1.7 MI S of JCT US 54
RouteState Highway 2529
CountyEl Paso County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91412, -106.40717
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,391 (2017)
Projected traffic26,600 by 2030
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM2529 (mccombs) over Flood Control Channel built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM2529 (mccombs) over Flood Control Channel 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 FM2529 (mccombs) over Flood Control Channel carry?

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

How long is FM2529 (mccombs) over Flood Control Channel?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns FM2529 (mccombs) over Flood Control Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.