US Bridges

Sl 480 SB Off Rp over Draw No 3

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 2.8 MI S of US 277 · Structure no. 221590029914076

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,610
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sl 480 SB Off Rp over Draw No 3 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sl 480 SB Off Rp over Draw No 3 in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,050 by 2033. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSl 480 SB Off Rp
CrossesDraw No 3
Location2.8 MI S of US 277
RouteState Highway 480
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.67069, -100.45232
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2013)
Projected traffic5,050 by 2033
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sl 480 SB Off Rp over Draw No 3 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sl 480 SB Off Rp over Draw No 3 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 Sl 480 SB Off Rp over Draw No 3 carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sl 480 SB Off Rp over Draw No 3?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sl 480 SB Off Rp over Draw No 3?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.