Loma Blanca Road over Los Barrosos Creek
PoorPosted for loadStarr County, Texas · 11.9 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 212140AA0101001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old, rebuilt 2008
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loma Blanca Road over Los Barrosos Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loma Blanca Road over Los Barrosos Creek in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loma Blanca Road over Los Barrosos Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.
What condition is Loma Blanca Road over Los Barrosos Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Loma Blanca Road over Los Barrosos Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Loma Blanca Road over Los Barrosos Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Loma Blanca Road over Los Barrosos Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.