US Bridges

Sul Ross ST over Red Arroyo

Fair

Tom Green County, Texas · 0.80 MI N of Lp 306 · Structure no. 072260B02885033

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,597
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sul Ross ST over Red Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Sul Ross ST over Red Arroyo in Tom Green County, Texas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,597 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,100 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSul Ross ST
CrossesRed Arroyo
Location0.80 MI N of Lp 306
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTom Green County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.429, -100.47307
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
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,597 (2023)
Projected traffic5,100 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$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sul Ross ST over Red Arroyo built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sul Ross ST 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 Sul Ross ST over Red Arroyo carry?

About 3,597 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sul Ross ST over Red Arroyo?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sul Ross ST over Red Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.