US Bridges

Schilhab Bottom Lp over West Navidad River

FairPosted for load

Fayette County, Texas · 0.85 MI W of FM 2238 · Structure no. 130760AA0249001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schilhab Bottom Lp over West Navidad River is a steel other carrying Schilhab Bottom Lp over West Navidad River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSchilhab Bottom Lp
CrossesWest Navidad River
Location0.85 MI W of FM 2238
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75041, -96.97819
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Schilhab Bottom Lp over West Navidad River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schilhab Bottom Lp 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 Schilhab Bottom Lp over West Navidad River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Schilhab Bottom Lp over West Navidad River?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Schilhab Bottom Lp over West Navidad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.