US Bridges

FM 169 over Alamito Creek

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · 24.0 MI S of US 67 · Structure no. 241890095601002

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
866 ft
33 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 169 over Alamito Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 169 over Alamito Creek in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 64 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 169
CrossesAlamito Creek
Location24.0 MI S of US 67
RouteState Highway 169
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88097, -104.02062
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans33
Design loadH 20
Structure length866 ft (264 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 FM 169 over Alamito Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is FM 169 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 FM 169 over Alamito Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 169 over Alamito Creek?

The structure is 866 ft (264 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns FM 169 over Alamito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.