US Bridges

North Flores ST over Arroyo Los Olmos

Fair

Starr County, Texas · 1.00 MI NE of US 83 · Structure no. 212140110304001

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
229 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
9,622
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Flores ST over Arroyo Los Olmos is a concrete slab carrying North Flores ST over Arroyo Los Olmos in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 71 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 9,622 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,085 by 2042. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesNorth Flores ST
CrossesArroyo Los Olmos
Location1.00 MI NE of US 83
RouteState Highway 755
StateTexas
Coordinates26.38866, -98.80573
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadOther
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,622 (2024)
Projected traffic11,085 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 North Flores ST over Arroyo Los Olmos built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is North Flores ST over Arroyo Los Olmos 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does North Flores ST over Arroyo Los Olmos carry?

About 9,622 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is North Flores ST over Arroyo Los Olmos?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North Flores ST over Arroyo Los Olmos?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.