US Bridges

State Spur 260 over Arroyo Chacon Chico

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 0.85 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 222400008614029

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,567
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Spur 260 over Arroyo Chacon Chico is a concrete culvert carrying State Spur 260 over Arroyo Chacon Chico in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 85 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 14,567 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,400 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesState Spur 260
CrossesArroyo Chacon Chico
Location0.85 MI E of US 83
RouteState Highway 260
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.49151, -99.45808
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,567 (2013)
Projected traffic22,400 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 State Spur 260 over Arroyo Chacon Chico built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is State Spur 260 over Arroyo Chacon Chico 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 State Spur 260 over Arroyo Chacon Chico carry?

About 14,567 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Spur 260 over Arroyo Chacon Chico?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns State Spur 260 over Arroyo Chacon Chico?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.