US Bridges

Rayford RD over UP RR

Good

Montgomery County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of IH 45 · Structure no. 121700AA0011057

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
698 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
36,000
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rayford RD over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rayford RD over UP RR in Montgomery County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,000 by 2041. The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long and 82 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRayford RD
CrossesUP RR
Location0.8 MI E of IH 45
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12788, -95.42847
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+4 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length698 ft (212.8 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,000 (2021)
Projected traffic50,000 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rayford RD over UP RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rayford RD over UP RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rayford RD over UP RR carry?

About 36,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rayford RD over UP RR?

The structure is 698 ft (212.8 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns Rayford RD over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.