US Bridges

River Bend RD over Trinity River Relief

Fair

Leon County, Texas · 3.53 MI E of FM 542 · Structure no. 171450AA0218001

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Bend RD over Trinity River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying River Bend RD over Trinity River Relief in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2037. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRiver Bend RD
CrossesTrinity River Relief
Location3.53 MI E of FM 542
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates31.60624, -95.79391
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2017)
Projected traffic60 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 River Bend RD over Trinity River Relief built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Bend RD over Trinity River Relief 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does River Bend RD over Trinity River Relief carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is River Bend RD over Trinity River Relief?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns River Bend RD over Trinity River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.