US Bridges

Ceylon ST over Eagle Pass Creek

Good

Maverick County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 1021 · Structure no. 221590B00135001

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,248
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ceylon ST over Eagle Pass Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ceylon ST over Eagle Pass Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 2,248 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,500 by 2030. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCeylon ST
CrossesEagle Pass Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 1021
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70586, -100.49932
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,248 (2023)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ceylon ST over Eagle Pass Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ceylon ST over Eagle Pass Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ceylon ST over Eagle Pass Creek carry?

About 2,248 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Ceylon ST over Eagle Pass Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Ceylon ST over Eagle Pass Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.