US Bridges

SH 85 over Dry Cibolo Creek

Fair

Frio County, Texas · 8.10 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 150830030103016

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,647
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 85 over Dry Cibolo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 85 over Dry Cibolo Creek in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 100 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 2,647 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,680 by 2033. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 85
CrossesDry Cibolo Creek
Location8.10 MI W of IH 35
RouteState Highway 85
CountyFrio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.65857, -99.31409
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,647 (2020)
Projected traffic8,680 by 2033
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 85 over Dry Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is SH 85 over Dry Cibolo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 85 over Dry Cibolo Creek carry?

About 2,647 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SH 85 over Dry Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SH 85 over Dry Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.