US Bridges

Northwest DR over Red Arroyo

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.1 MI N of Lp 306 FR · Structure no. 072260B02268001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
95 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Northwest DR over Red Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Northwest DR over Red Arroyo in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2042. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorthwest DR
CrossesRed Arroyo
Location0.1 MI N of Lp 306 FR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44256, -100.50153
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2018)
Projected traffic168 by 2042
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

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 Northwest DR over Red Arroyo built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Northwest DR over Red Arroyo in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Northwest DR over Red Arroyo carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Northwest DR over Red Arroyo?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Northwest DR over Red Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.