US Bridges

Mines RD over Espada Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 9.3 MI N of End FM 1472 · Structure no. 222400AA0350007

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
194
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mines RD over Espada Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mines RD over Espada Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 194 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2038. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesMines RD
CrossesEspada Creek
Location9.3 MI N of End FM 1472
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.00326, -99.87502
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic194 (2023)
Projected traffic270 by 2038
Trucks0%
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 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mines RD over Espada Creek 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 carry?

About 194 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mines RD over Espada Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Mines RD over Espada Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.