US Bridges

Lp 166 over Las Moras Creek

FairPosted for load

Kinney County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of FM 674 · Structure no. 221360002307068

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,476
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 166 over Las Moras Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lp 166 over Las Moras Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,476 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2033. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 166
CrossesLas Moras Creek
Location0.10 MI W of FM 674
RouteState Highway 166
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31096, -100.4187
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,476 (2024)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2033
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Lp 166 over Las Moras Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Lp 166 over Las Moras 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Lp 166 over Las Moras Creek carry?

About 1,476 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Lp 166 over Las Moras Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 166 over Las Moras Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.