US Bridges

Las Tiendas RD over Palito Blanco Arroyo

Good

Webb County, Texas · 6.70 MI N of SH 255 · Structure no. 222400AA0352004

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Las Tiendas RD over Palito Blanco Arroyo is a concrete culvert carrying Las Tiendas RD over Palito Blanco Arroyo in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 122 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2038. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesLas Tiendas RD
CrossesPalito Blanco Arroyo
Location6.70 MI N of SH 255
RouteCounty Highway 352
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.85033, -99.63412
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2018)
Projected traffic120 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Las Tiendas RD over Palito Blanco Arroyo built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Las Tiendas RD over Palito Blanco Arroyo 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 Las Tiendas RD over Palito Blanco Arroyo carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Las Tiendas RD over Palito Blanco Arroyo?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Las Tiendas RD over Palito Blanco Arroyo?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.