US Bridges

Alvaros RD over Arroyo LA Minita

Fair

Starr County, Texas · 2.9 MI W Loma Blanca RD · Structure no. 212140AA0115001

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvaros RD over Arroyo LA Minita is a concrete continuous slab carrying Alvaros RD over Arroyo LA Minita in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2008, 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 105 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAlvaros RD
CrossesArroyo LA Minita
Location2.9 MI W Loma Blanca RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyStarr County
StateTexas
Coordinates26.57771, -99.04754
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2019)
Projected traffic105 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Alvaros RD over Arroyo LA Minita built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Alvaros RD over Arroyo LA Minita 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 Alvaros RD over Arroyo LA Minita carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Alvaros RD over Arroyo LA Minita?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Alvaros RD over Arroyo LA Minita?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.