US Bridges

Uvalde RD NB over West Canal

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020AA4508001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11,526
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uvalde RD NB over West Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Uvalde RD NB over West Canal in Harris County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 11,526 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,664 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUvalde RD NB
CrossesWest Canal
Location1.2 MI N of IH 10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.80227, -95.18232
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,526 (2016)
Projected traffic16,664 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Uvalde RD NB over West Canal built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uvalde RD NB over West Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Uvalde RD NB over West Canal carry?

About 11,526 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Uvalde RD NB over West Canal?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Uvalde RD NB over West Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.