US Bridges

FM 1072 over Yellow House Canyon

Good

Lamb County, Texas · 0.30 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 051400125201001

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
144
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1072 over Yellow House Canyon is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1072 over Yellow House Canyon in Lamb County, Texas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 144 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesFM 1072
CrossesYellow House Canyon
Location0.30 MI N of US 84
RouteState Highway 1072
StateTexas
Coordinates33.85492, -102.22567
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2020)
Projected traffic190 by 2033
Trucks39%
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 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 FM 1072 over Yellow House Canyon built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1072 over Yellow House Canyon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does FM 1072 over Yellow House Canyon carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is FM 1072 over Yellow House Canyon?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1072 over Yellow House Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.