US Bridges

FM 2690 over Frio River

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.4 MI S of SH 127 · Structure no. 152320266101001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
121
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2690 over Frio River is a concrete culvert carrying FM 2690 over Frio River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 121 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesFM 2690
CrossesFrio River
Location0.4 MI S of SH 127
RouteState Highway 2690
StateTexas
Coordinates29.44684, -99.66464
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic121 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2033
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 FM 2690 over Frio River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2690 over Frio 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM 2690 over Frio River carry?

About 121 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is FM 2690 over Frio River?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2690 over Frio River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.