US Bridges

Needmore RD over Needmore Channel

Good

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of Big Hill RD · Structure no. 201240AA0360001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
330 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Needmore RD over Needmore Channel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Needmore RD over Needmore Channel in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 30 ft wide.

CarriesNeedmore RD
CrossesNeedmore Channel
Location1.9 MI E of Big Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 155
StateTexas
Coordinates29.77363, -94.19632
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Needmore RD over Needmore Channel built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Needmore RD over Needmore Channel 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Needmore RD over Needmore Channel carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Needmore RD over Needmore Channel?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Needmore RD over Needmore Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.