US Bridges

Diamond H Ranch RD over Nueces River

Good

Dimmit County, Texas · 1.8 MI SW of FM 1019 · Structure no. 220640AA0116001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
312
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Diamond H Ranch RD over Nueces River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Diamond H Ranch RD over Nueces River in Dimmit County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 312 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesDiamond H Ranch RD
CrossesNueces River
Location1.8 MI SW of FM 1019
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateTexas
Coordinates28.44913, -99.52591
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic312 (2013)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 Diamond H Ranch RD over Nueces River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Diamond H Ranch RD over Nueces River 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 2022.

How much traffic does Diamond H Ranch RD over Nueces River carry?

About 312 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Diamond H Ranch RD over Nueces River?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Diamond H Ranch RD over Nueces River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.