US Bridges

Mines RD over Chupadora Creek

FairClosed to traffic

Webb County, Texas · 27.8 MI N of End FM 147 · Structure no. 222400AA0350009

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
62 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
591
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mines RD over Chupadora Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mines RD over Chupadora Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 591 vehicles a day, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesMines RD
CrossesChupadora Creek
Location27.8 MI N of End FM 147
RouteCounty Highway 350
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.18481, -100.08562
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic591 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 Mines RD over Chupadora Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Mines RD over Chupadora 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mines RD over Chupadora Creek carry?

About 591 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mines RD over Chupadora Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Mines RD over Chupadora Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.