US Bridges

Potosi RD (cr 107) over Lytle Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of FM 707 · Structure no. 082210AA0107001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
429
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Potosi RD (cr 107) over Lytle Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Potosi RD (cr 107) over Lytle Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 429 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 979 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPotosi RD (cr 107)
CrossesLytle Creek
Location1.1 MI N of FM 707
RouteCounty Highway 107
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33732, -99.65691
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic429 (2020)
Projected traffic979 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Potosi RD (cr 107) over Lytle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Potosi RD (cr 107) over Lytle Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Potosi RD (cr 107) over Lytle Creek carry?

About 429 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Potosi RD (cr 107) over Lytle Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Potosi RD (cr 107) over Lytle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.