US Bridges

Southwest Blvd over Red Arroyo

Good

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.1 MI South of Sl 306 · Structure no. 072260B02800001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Southwest Blvd over Red Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Southwest Blvd over Red Arroyo in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouthwest Blvd
CrossesRed Arroyo
Location0.1 MI South of Sl 306
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42281, -100.49672
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2022)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2035
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
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 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 Southwest Blvd over Red Arroyo built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Southwest Blvd over Red Arroyo 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Southwest Blvd over Red Arroyo carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Southwest Blvd over Red Arroyo?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Southwest Blvd over Red Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.