US Bridges

Lp 166 (spring St) over Pena Draw

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 1.20 MI E of US 90 · Structure no. 221360002307075

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lp 166 (spring St) over Pena Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Lp 166 (spring St) over Pena Draw in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 86 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2036. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLp 166 (spring St)
CrossesPena Draw
Location1.20 MI E of US 90
RouteState Highway 166
CountyKinney County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.30785, -100.41309
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2020)
Projected traffic690 by 2036
Trucks28%
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 (spring St) over Pena Draw built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is Lp 166 (spring St) over Pena Draw 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 (spring St) over Pena Draw carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is Lp 166 (spring St) over Pena Draw?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lp 166 (spring St) over Pena Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.