US Bridges

Oakland Road over East Navidad River

Fair

Fayette County, Texas · 1.75 MI SE of Billimek RD · Structure no. 130760AA0353001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakland Road over East Navidad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Oakland Road over East Navidad River in Fayette County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesOakland Road
CrossesEast Navidad River
Location1.75 MI SE of Billimek RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyFayette County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.65856, -96.85484
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Oakland Road over East Navidad River built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakland Road over East 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 Oakland Road over East Navidad River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is Oakland Road over East Navidad River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Oakland Road over East Navidad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.