US Bridges

Uvalde ST NB over Goodyear Creek

Fair

Harris County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of IH 10 · Structure no. 121020B66097996

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29,836
2013 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uvalde ST NB over Goodyear Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Uvalde ST NB over Goodyear Creek 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 29,836 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,836 by 2033. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUvalde ST NB
CrossesGoodyear Creek
Location0.5 MI N of IH 10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHarris County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77751, -95.18667
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,836 (2013)
Projected traffic29,836 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 ST NB over Goodyear Creek built?

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

What condition is Uvalde ST NB over Goodyear Creek 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 ST NB over Goodyear Creek carry?

About 29,836 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Uvalde ST NB over Goodyear Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Uvalde ST NB over Goodyear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.