Loma Blanca Road over Del Puerto Creek
PoorPosted for loadStarr County, Texas · 13.15 MI N of US 83 · Structure no. 212140AA0101002
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70
- 2009 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loma Blanca Road over Del Puerto Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Loma Blanca Road over Del Puerto Creek in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 85 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 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Del Puerto Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Loma Blanca Road over Del Puerto 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 Del Puerto Creek carry?
About 70 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Loma Blanca Road over Del Puerto Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Loma Blanca Road over Del Puerto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.