US Bridges

Rio Concho DR over North Concho River

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.10 MI E of Park DR · Structure no. 072260B02595022

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
253 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,200
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rio Concho DR over North Concho River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rio Concho DR over North Concho River in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older 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 3,200 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,680 by 2033. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRio Concho DR
CrossesNorth Concho River
Location0.10 MI E of Park DR
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.46134, -100.43084
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,680 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$36,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rio Concho DR over North Concho River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rio Concho DR over North Concho River 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 Rio Concho DR over North Concho River carry?

About 3,200 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Rio Concho DR over North Concho River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Rio Concho DR over North Concho River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.