US Bridges

FM 11 over Tunas Creek

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.9 MI NW of FM 1901 · Structure no. 061860062904002

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 11 over Tunas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 11 over Tunas Creek in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2033. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 11
CrossesTunas Creek
Location0.9 MI NW of FM 1901
RouteState Highway 11
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.94046, -102.30996
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2020)
Projected traffic230 by 2033
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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 FM 11 over Tunas Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 11 over Tunas 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does FM 11 over Tunas Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is FM 11 over Tunas Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns FM 11 over Tunas Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.