US Bridges

SH 185 over Main Rice Canal

Good

Calhoun County, Texas · 2.40 MI SE of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290043201043

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,925
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 185 over Main Rice Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SH 185 over Main Rice Canal in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,925 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,538 by 2038. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 185
CrossesMain Rice Canal
Location2.40 MI SE of SH 35
RouteState Highway 185
StateTexas
Coordinates28.49657, -96.77059
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,925 (2023)
Projected traffic2,538 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 185 over Main Rice Canal built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 185 over Main Rice Canal 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 185 over Main Rice Canal carry?

About 1,925 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 185 over Main Rice Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns SH 185 over Main Rice Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.