US Bridges

Old Grandfalls HWY over Canal No. 3

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.06 MI S of FM 11 · Structure no. 061860AA0267002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Grandfalls HWY over Canal No. 3 is a concrete culvert carrying Old Grandfalls HWY over Canal No. 3 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Grandfalls HWY
CrossesCanal No. 3
Location0.06 MI S of FM 11
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.28157, -102.74019
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old Grandfalls HWY over Canal No. 3 built?

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

What condition is Old Grandfalls HWY over Canal No. 3 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Old Grandfalls HWY over Canal No. 3 carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Old Grandfalls HWY over Canal No. 3?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old Grandfalls HWY over Canal No. 3?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.