US Bridges

Athens RD over Arroyo Roma

Good

Starr County, Texas · 0.18 Miles East of US 83 · Structure no. 212140D00006011

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,284
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Athens RD over Arroyo Roma is a concrete culvert carrying Athens RD over Arroyo Roma in Starr County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,284 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,078 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesAthens RD
CrossesArroyo Roma
Location0.18 Miles East of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates26.42434, -99.01965
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,284 (2024)
Projected traffic1,078 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Athens RD over Arroyo Roma built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Athens RD over Arroyo Roma 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Athens RD over Arroyo Roma carry?

About 1,284 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Athens RD over Arroyo Roma?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Athens RD over Arroyo Roma?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.