US Bridges

Coquat Ranch RD over Los Olmos Creek (middle)

Fair

La Salle County, Texas · 10.5 MI E of SH 44 · Structure no. 221420AA0086002

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coquat Ranch RD over Los Olmos Creek (middle) is a concrete slab carrying Coquat Ranch RD over Los Olmos Creek (middle) in La Salle County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesCoquat Ranch RD
CrossesLos Olmos Creek (middle)
Location10.5 MI E of SH 44
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyLa Salle County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.07285, -99.13232
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Coquat Ranch RD over Los Olmos Creek (middle) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coquat Ranch RD over Los Olmos Creek (middle) 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Coquat Ranch RD over Los Olmos Creek (middle) carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Coquat Ranch RD over Los Olmos Creek (middle)?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coquat Ranch RD over Los Olmos Creek (middle)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.