US Bridges

CR 162 over Navasota River Relief

Good

Grimes County, Texas · 5.5 MI W of FM 244 · Structure no. 170940AA0297005

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 162 over Navasota River Relief is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 162 over Navasota River Relief in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2037. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesCR 162
CrossesNavasota River Relief
Location5.5 MI W of FM 244
RouteCounty Highway 162
StateTexas
Coordinates30.71958, -96.16602
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2017)
Projected traffic400 by 2037
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 CR 162 over Navasota River Relief built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 162 over Navasota River Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 162 over Navasota River Relief carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 162 over Navasota River Relief?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 162 over Navasota River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.