US Bridges

RM 1111 over Sierra Blanca Draw

Good

Hudspeth County, Texas · .20 Mi. N of Bus Lp 10 · Structure no. 241160128202137

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,141
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 1111 over Sierra Blanca Draw is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RM 1111 over Sierra Blanca Draw in Hudspeth County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,141 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,572 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRM 1111
CrossesSierra Blanca Draw
Location.20 Mi. N of Bus Lp 10
RouteState Highway 1111
CountyHudspeth County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17785, -105.35639
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,141 (2023)
Projected traffic2,572 by 2035
Trucks19%
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 RM 1111 over Sierra Blanca Draw built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 1111 over Sierra Blanca Draw in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does RM 1111 over Sierra Blanca Draw carry?

About 1,141 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is RM 1111 over Sierra Blanca Draw?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns RM 1111 over Sierra Blanca Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.