US Bridges

FM 192 over Arroyo Balluco

Fair

Hudspeth County, Texas · 12.8 MI SE of SH 20 · Structure no. 241160095701055

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
119 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 192 over Arroyo Balluco is a concrete culvert carrying FM 192 over Arroyo Balluco in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 192
CrossesArroyo Balluco
Location12.8 MI SE of SH 20
RouteState Highway 192
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.13994, -105.66445
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 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 closed—
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 FM 192 over Arroyo Balluco built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 192 over Arroyo Balluco 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does FM 192 over Arroyo Balluco carry?

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

How long is FM 192 over Arroyo Balluco?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM 192 over Arroyo Balluco?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.