US Bridges

SH 18 over Pecos River Relief

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of Ward C/L · Structure no. 061860029205007

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,203
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 18 over Pecos River Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 18 over Pecos River Relief in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 77 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 2,203 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,560 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 18
CrossesPecos River Relief
Location0.05 MI W of Ward C/L
RouteState Highway 18
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.30504, -102.87838
Functional classRural 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,203 (2020)
Projected traffic2,560 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 18 over Pecos River Relief built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SH 18 over Pecos River Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 18 over Pecos River Relief carry?

About 2,203 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 18 over Pecos River Relief?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SH 18 over Pecos River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.