Lowe RD over Irrigation Canal
PoorClosed to trafficMaverick County, Texas · 0.40 MI SE of Taylor RD · Structure no. 221590AA0214009
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lowe RD over Irrigation Canal is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lowe RD over Irrigation Canal in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Lowe RD over Irrigation Canal built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lowe RD over Irrigation Canal in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does Lowe RD over Irrigation Canal carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is Lowe RD over Irrigation Canal?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Lowe RD over Irrigation Canal?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.