US Bridges

Ferry ST over Eagle Pass Creek

Fair

Maverick County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Medina ST · Structure no. 221590B00250001

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,420
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ferry ST over Eagle Pass Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ferry ST over Eagle Pass Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 65 years old, older 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 4,420 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,869 by 2035. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFerry ST
CrossesEagle Pass Creek
Location0.05 MI W of Medina ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71531, -100.4966
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,420 (2023)
Projected traffic7,869 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Ferry ST over Eagle Pass Creek 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 Ferry ST over Eagle Pass Creek carry?

About 4,420 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ferry ST over Eagle Pass Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Ferry ST over Eagle Pass Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.