US Bridges

US 67/90 over Alamito Creek

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of SH 17 · Structure no. 241890002008046

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
171 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,623
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 67/90 over Alamito Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 67/90 over Alamito Creek in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 93 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 2,623 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,780 by 2033. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 67/90
CrossesAlamito Creek
Location0.30 MI E of SH 17
RouteU.S. Route 67
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31089, -104.01531
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,623 (2020)
Projected traffic2,780 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US 67/90 over Alamito Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 67/90 over Alamito 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US 67/90 over Alamito Creek carry?

About 2,623 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 67/90 over Alamito Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 67/90 over Alamito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.