US Bridges

FM 1112 over Alamito Creek

Fair

Presidio County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of SH 17 · Structure no. 241890128301001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
150 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,284
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1112 over Alamito Creek is a concrete slab carrying FM 1112 over Alamito Creek in Presidio County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2033. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 25 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesFM 1112
CrossesAlamito Creek
Location0.40 MI E of SH 17
RouteState Highway 1112
CountyPresidio County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31291, -104.01463
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2020)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2033
Trucks20%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 1112 over Alamito Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1112 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 1112 over Alamito Creek carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is FM 1112 over Alamito Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1112 over Alamito Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.