US Bridges

Pecan ST over Tinaja Creek

Good

Webb County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 222400AM2179001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan ST over Tinaja Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Pecan ST over Tinaja Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 2,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,500 by 2032. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan ST
CrossesTinaja Creek
Location0.45 MI E of US 83
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWebb County
StateTexas
Coordinates27.48231, -99.46524
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2012)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Pecan ST over Tinaja Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pecan ST over Tinaja 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Pecan ST over Tinaja Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Pecan ST over Tinaja Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan ST over Tinaja Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.