US Bridges

W 14th ST over North Concho River

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of US 87 · Structure no. 072260B00070026

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,970
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 14th ST over North Concho River is a concrete tee beam carrying W 14th ST over North Concho River in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 90 years old, older 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 1,970 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,510 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 14th ST
CrossesNorth Concho River
Location0.60 MI SW of US 87
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46573, -100.45772
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,970 (2023)
Projected traffic5,510 by 2033
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$131,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 14th ST over North Concho River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is W 14th ST 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 14th ST over North Concho River carry?

About 1,970 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is W 14th ST over North Concho River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns W 14th ST over North Concho River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.