US Bridges

W Carlsbad Lp over North Concho River

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of US 87 · Structure no. 072260AA0263014

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,314
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Carlsbad Lp over North Concho River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Carlsbad Lp over North Concho River in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,314 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2042. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW Carlsbad Lp
CrossesNorth Concho River
Location0.45 MI S of US 87
RouteCounty Highway 263
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59299, -100.63734
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,314 (2023)
Projected traffic72 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 W Carlsbad Lp over North Concho River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Carlsbad Lp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W Carlsbad Lp over North Concho River carry?

About 1,314 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Carlsbad Lp over North Concho River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W Carlsbad Lp over North Concho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.