US Bridges

Hornbeck Blvd over Drain

Good

Pecos County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of US 285 · Structure no. 061860B00120002

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,177
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hornbeck Blvd over Drain is a concrete culvert carrying Hornbeck Blvd over Drain in Pecos County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 2,177 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHornbeck Blvd
CrossesDrain
Location0.6 MI E of US 285
RouteCity Street 258
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89886, -102.89455
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,177 (2022)
Projected traffic3,048 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 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 Hornbeck Blvd over Drain built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hornbeck Blvd over Drain 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Hornbeck Blvd over Drain carry?

About 2,177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hornbeck Blvd over Drain?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Hornbeck Blvd over Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.