US Bridges

N Lamesa RD over Mulberry Channel

Fair

Midland County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of IH 20 Bus · Structure no. 061650B05200002

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,330
2015 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lamesa RD over Mulberry Channel is a concrete culvert carrying N Lamesa RD over Mulberry Channel in Midland County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 9,330 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,000 by 2037. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesN Lamesa RD
CrossesMulberry Channel
Location0.4 MI N of IH 20 Bus
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMidland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00627, -102.06708
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width92 ft (28.1 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,330 (2015)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 N Lamesa RD over Mulberry Channel built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is N Lamesa RD over Mulberry Channel 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does N Lamesa RD over Mulberry Channel carry?

About 9,330 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is N Lamesa RD over Mulberry Channel?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns N Lamesa RD over Mulberry Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.