US Bridges

RM 652 over Pecos River

Good

Loving County, Texas · At Reeves C/L · Structure no. 061510049302004

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,899
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 652 over Pecos River is a concrete tee beam carrying RM 652 over Pecos River in Loving County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 4,899 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesRM 652
CrossesPecos River
LocationAt Reeves C/L
RouteState Highway 652
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87265, -103.83169
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+3 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,899 (2017)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 RM 652 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 652 over Pecos River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does RM 652 over Pecos River carry?

About 4,899 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is RM 652 over Pecos River?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns RM 652 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.