US Bridges

Langtry RD over Pecos River

Fair

Val Verde County, Texas · 24.6 MI N of US 90 · Structure no. 222330AA0117003

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Langtry RD over Pecos River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Langtry RD over Pecos River in Val Verde County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 5 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 175 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,100 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesLangtry RD
CrossesPecos River
Location24.6 MI N of US 90
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyVal Verde County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13095, -101.57403
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2010)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Langtry RD over Pecos River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Langtry RD over Pecos 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Langtry RD over Pecos River carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Langtry RD over Pecos River?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Langtry RD over Pecos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.