US Bridges

Martinsville RD over LA Nana Bayou

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 0.15 MI W of FM 1275 · Structure no. 111740B00005001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
167 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,201
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Martinsville RD over LA Nana Bayou is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Martinsville RD over LA Nana Bayou in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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.

It carries about 2,201 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,480 by 2031. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMartinsville RD
CrossesLA Nana Bayou
Location0.15 MI W of FM 1275
RouteCity Street 412
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61098, -94.64271
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,201 (2023)
Projected traffic2,480 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Martinsville RD over LA Nana Bayou built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Martinsville RD over LA Nana Bayou 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Martinsville RD over LA Nana Bayou carry?

About 2,201 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Martinsville RD over LA Nana Bayou?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Martinsville RD over LA Nana Bayou?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.