US Bridges

Nile Valley Drive over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.10 MI W of SH 60 · Structure no. 131580B01000001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Other
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nile Valley Drive over UP RR is a other other carrying Nile Valley Drive over UP RR in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNile Valley Drive
CrossesUP RR
Location1.10 MI W of SH 60
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.96641, -95.98712
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 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 Nile Valley Drive over UP RR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nile Valley Drive over UP RR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Nile Valley Drive over UP RR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nile Valley Drive over UP RR?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Nile Valley Drive over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.