US Bridges

Rio Grande ST over Eagle Pass Creek

FairPosted for load

Maverick County, Texas · 0.1 MI E of Medina ST · Structure no. 221590B00540001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
964
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Grande ST over Eagle Pass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio Grande ST over Eagle Pass Creek in Maverick County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 964 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,980 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRio Grande ST
CrossesEagle Pass Creek
Location0.1 MI E of Medina ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaverick County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.70722, -100.49651
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic964 (2023)
Projected traffic6,980 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rio Grande ST over Eagle Pass Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande ST over Eagle Pass Creek carry?

About 964 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rio Grande ST over Eagle Pass Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Grande ST over Eagle Pass Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.