US Bridges

Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch

Good

Webb County, Texas · 7.0 MI N of End FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400AA0350005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2018 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 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesMines RD
CrossesEspada Creek Branch
Location7.0 MI N of End FM 1472
RouteCounty Highway 350
StateTexas
Coordinates27.97876, -99.85271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2018)
Projected traffic570 by 2038
Trucks1%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mines RD over Espada Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.