US Bridges

SH 130 SB FR over UP RR

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of SH 142 · Structure no. 140280358301008

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
249 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 130 SB FR over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 130 SB FR over UP RR in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2033. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 130 SB FR
CrossesUP RR
Location0.4 MI N of SH 142
RouteState Highway 130
StateTexas
Coordinates29.88836, -97.71427
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2013)
Projected traffic290 by 2033
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Toll Authority
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 130 SB FR over UP RR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 130 SB FR over UP RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 130 SB FR over UP RR carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 130 SB FR over UP RR?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 130 SB FR over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the State Toll Authority.