US Bridges

Hornbeck Blvd over West Drainage Channel

Fair

Pecos County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 285 · Structure no. 061860B00120003

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,607
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hornbeck Blvd over West Drainage Channel is a concrete culvert carrying Hornbeck Blvd over West Drainage Channel 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 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 1,607 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,250 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHornbeck Blvd
CrossesWest Drainage Channel
Location0.2 MI E of US 285
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPecos County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89887, -102.90021
Functional classUrban 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 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 length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width75 ft (23 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,607 (2022)
Projected traffic2,250 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 West Drainage Channel built?

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

What condition is Hornbeck Blvd over West Drainage Channel 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 2023.

How much traffic does Hornbeck Blvd over West Drainage Channel carry?

About 1,607 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Hornbeck Blvd over West Drainage Channel?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Hornbeck Blvd over West Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.