SH 85 over West Tortugas Creek

Fair Condition101 years old4,509 vehicles/day

Location

StateTexas
CountyDimmit
Location0.50 Mi E Of FM 65
CarriesSH 85
CrossesWest Tortugas Creek
Coordinates28.57417, -99.66079

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical7 — Countermeasures installed

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length87.9 ft (26.8 m)
Max Span22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Width39.7 ft (12.1 m)
Deck Area324.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1925 (reconstructed 1953)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,509 (2020)
Truck Traffic30%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionDecember 2022
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number220640030101007

Nearby Bridges

SH 85 over East Tortugas Creek 0.3 mi Fair SH 85 over Stag Hollow 2.4 mi Fair SH 85 over W Negro Creek 4.0 mi Fair SH 85 over E Negro Creek 4.2 mi Fair SH 85 over Draw 4.6 mi Good