US Bridges

Louise ST over Pena Draw

Fair

Kinney County, Texas · 0.10 MI SE of Gove ST · Structure no. 221360B00100001

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louise ST over Pena Draw is a concrete culvert carrying Louise ST over Pena Draw in Kinney County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2030. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesLouise ST
CrossesPena Draw
Location0.10 MI SE of Gove ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.30865, -100.41242
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 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 geometry7: Better than 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 length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (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 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 Louise ST over Pena Draw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louise 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 Louise ST over Pena Draw carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Louise ST over Pena Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Louise ST over Pena Draw?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.