US Bridges

FM 1430 over Olmitos Creek

Good

Starr County, Texas · 0.15 MI SE of US 83 · Structure no. 212140003913299

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,228
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 1430 over Olmitos Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FM 1430 over Olmitos Creek in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,228 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,340 by 2025. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFM 1430
CrossesOlmitos Creek
Location0.15 MI SE of US 83
RouteState Highway 1430
StateTexas
Coordinates26.34338, -98.74391
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,228 (2020)
Projected traffic4,340 by 2025
Trucks10%
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

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 FM 1430 over Olmitos Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 1430 over Olmitos 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 1430 over Olmitos Creek carry?

About 2,228 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 1430 over Olmitos Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns FM 1430 over Olmitos Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.