US Bridges

El Paso ST over Las Moras Creek

FairPosted for load

Kinney County, Texas · 0.20 MI NW of FM 674 · Structure no. 221360B00085002

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
209
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Paso ST over Las Moras Creek is a concrete culvert carrying El Paso ST over Las Moras Creek in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 5 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 209 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesEl Paso ST
CrossesLas Moras Creek
Location0.20 MI NW of FM 674
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31504, -100.41923
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic209 (2013)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 El Paso ST over Las Moras Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is El Paso ST 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 El Paso ST over Las Moras Creek carry?

About 209 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is El Paso ST over Las Moras Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns El Paso ST over Las Moras Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.