US Bridges

Mcpherson RD over Zacate Creek

Fair

Webb County, Texas · 1.5 MI N of Bus 59 · Structure no. 222400B00765002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,435
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcpherson RD over Zacate Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcpherson RD over Zacate Creek in Webb County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 28,435 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,809 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcpherson RD
CrossesZacate Creek
Location1.5 MI N of Bus 59
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates27.55184, -99.48132
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,435 (2023)
Projected traffic39,809 by 2042
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Mcpherson RD over Zacate Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcpherson RD over Zacate 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Mcpherson RD over Zacate Creek carry?

About 28,435 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Mcpherson RD over Zacate Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Mcpherson RD over Zacate Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.