US Bridges

Seidel RD over West Navidad River

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of FM 2672 · Structure no. 130760AA0245001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Seidel RD over West Navidad River is a steel other carrying Seidel RD over West Navidad River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSeidel RD
CrossesWest Navidad River
Location1.6 MI W of FM 2672
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.70653, -96.95523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Seidel RD over West Navidad River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Seidel RD over West Navidad 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Seidel RD over West Navidad River carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is Seidel RD over West Navidad River?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Seidel RD over West Navidad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.