US Bridges

FM 11 over Pecos River

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 3.40 MI NW of FM 1053 · Structure no. 061860062903235

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 11 over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying FM 11 over Pecos River in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM 11
CrossesPecos River
Location3.40 MI NW of FM 1053
RouteState Highway 11
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28382, -102.74387
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2013)
Projected traffic520 by 2033
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 11 over Pecos River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 11 over Pecos River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does FM 11 over Pecos River carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is FM 11 over Pecos River?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns FM 11 over Pecos River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.