US Bridges

Democrat RD over Navasota River Relief

Good

Brazos County, Texas · 5.75 MI NE of FM 2038 · Structure no. 170210AA0153001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
101
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Democrat RD over Navasota River Relief is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Democrat RD over Navasota River Relief in Brazos County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 101 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2035. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesDemocrat RD
CrossesNavasota River Relief
Location5.75 MI NE of FM 2038
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.81143, -96.17665
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Democrat RD over Navasota River Relief built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Democrat RD over Navasota River Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does Democrat RD over Navasota River Relief carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Democrat RD over Navasota River Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Democrat RD over Navasota River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.