US Bridges

FM 192 over Algodon Lateral

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 4.53 MI SE of SH 20 · Structure no. 241160095701003

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 192 over Algodon Lateral is a concrete slab carrying FM 192 over Algodon Lateral in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 192
CrossesAlgodon Lateral
Location4.53 MI SE of SH 20
RouteState Highway 192
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.19842, -105.77144
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$13,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 192 over Algodon Lateral built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 192 over Algodon Lateral 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does FM 192 over Algodon Lateral carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 192 over Algodon Lateral?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns FM 192 over Algodon Lateral?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.