US Bridges

Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 3.15 MI N of End FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400AA0350003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 194 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesMines RD
CrossesEspada Creek Branch
Location3.15 MI N of End FM 1472
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.92485, -99.84314
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch 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 Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.