US Bridges

Washington Street over North Concho River

Good

Sterling County, Texas · 0.45 MI South of US 87 · Structure no. 072160AA0115002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Street over North Concho River is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Street over North Concho River in Sterling County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWashington Street
CrossesNorth Concho River
Location0.45 MI South of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82998, -100.98532
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Washington Street over North Concho River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Street over North Concho River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Street over North Concho River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Street over North Concho River?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Street over North Concho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.