US Bridges

Sealy RD over Little San Bernard River

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.45 MI N of Bernardo RD · Structure no. 130450AA0157001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sealy RD over Little San Bernard River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sealy RD over Little San Bernard River in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSealy RD
CrossesLittle San Bernard River
Location1.45 MI N of Bernardo RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77211, -96.33948
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sealy RD over Little San Bernard River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sealy RD over Little San Bernard River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Sealy RD over Little San Bernard River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Sealy RD over Little San Bernard River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sealy RD over Little San Bernard River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.