LA Paloma RD over Gallina Slough
PoorPosted for loadZavala County, Texas · 0.75 MI W of FM 117 · Structure no. 222540AA0019001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 40
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Paloma RD over Gallina Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying LA Paloma RD over Gallina Slough in Zavala County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Paloma RD over Gallina Slough built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Paloma RD over Gallina Slough in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does LA Paloma RD over Gallina Slough carry?
About 40 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA Paloma RD over Gallina Slough?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns LA Paloma RD over Gallina Slough?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.