US Bridges

Nasa RD 1 over Mud Bayou

Good

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of SH 146 · Structure no. 121020098101025

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nasa RD 1 over Mud Bayou is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Nasa RD 1 over Mud Bayou in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 17,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,710 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNasa RD 1
CrossesMud Bayou
Location0.5 MI W of SH 146
RouteState Highway 1
StateTexas
Coordinates29.56061, -95.03278
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width90 ft (27.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,650 (2023)
Projected traffic24,710 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nasa RD 1 over Mud Bayou built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nasa RD 1 over Mud Bayou 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nasa RD 1 over Mud Bayou carry?

About 17,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Nasa RD 1 over Mud Bayou?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Nasa RD 1 over Mud Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.