US Bridges

Nasa RD 1 over Mud / Clear Lake

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 3.4 MI NE of SH 3 · Structure no. 121020098101023

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,390 ft
28 main spans
Daily traffic
37,468
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nasa RD 1 over Mud / Clear Lake is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nasa RD 1 over Mud / Clear Lake in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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.

It carries about 37,468 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 52,455 by 2042. The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNasa RD 1
CrossesMud / Clear Lake
Location3.4 MI NE of SH 3
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56067, -95.07344
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans28
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,390 ft (423.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37,468 (2023)
Projected traffic52,455 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nasa RD 1 over Mud / Clear Lake built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nasa RD 1 over Mud / Clear Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Nasa RD 1 over Mud / Clear Lake carry?

About 37,468 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Nasa RD 1 over Mud / Clear Lake?

The structure is 1,390 ft (423.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Nasa RD 1 over Mud / Clear Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.