US Bridges

SH 359 over Lobo Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 12.30 MI E of Lp 20 · Structure no. 222400008602006

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
104 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 359 over Lobo Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 359 over Lobo Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 102 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,440 by 2033. The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 359
CrossesLobo Creek
Location12.30 MI E of Lp 20
RouteState Highway 359
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.48669, -99.25126
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length104 ft (31.7 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2013)
Projected traffic13,440 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 359 over Lobo Creek built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 359 over Lobo Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 359 over Lobo Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 359 over Lobo Creek?

The structure is 104 ft (31.7 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 359 over Lobo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.