US Bridges

SH 17 over Alamito Creek

Good

Presidio County, Texas · 2.30 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 241890010405068

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 17 over Alamito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 17 over Alamito Creek in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2033. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSH 17
CrossesAlamito Creek
Location2.30 MI N of US 90
RouteState Highway 17
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.34192, -104.01807
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2020)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2033
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 17 over Alamito Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 17 over Alamito Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 17 over Alamito Creek carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SH 17 over Alamito Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SH 17 over Alamito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.