US Bridges

Spur 37/VINTON RD over Dry Creek

Fair

El Paso County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of IH 10 · Structure no. 240720255101002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spur 37/VINTON RD over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Spur 37/VINTON RD over Dry Creek in El Paso County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 88 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpur 37/VINTON RD
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.7 MI W of IH 10
RouteU.S. Route 37
StateTexas
Coordinates31.95901, -106.59565
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width88 ft (26.8 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2010)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Spur 37/VINTON RD over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spur 37/VINTON RD over Dry Creek 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 Spur 37/VINTON RD over Dry Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Spur 37/VINTON RD over Dry Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 88 ft wide.

Who owns Spur 37/VINTON RD over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.