US Bridges

RM 335 over Nueces River

Fair

Real County, Texas · 6.20 MI S of Edwards C/L · Structure no. 071930083002001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
700 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

RM 335 over Nueces River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying RM 335 over Nueces River in Real County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 172 by 2038. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesRM 335
CrossesNueces River
Location6.20 MI S of Edwards C/L
RouteState Highway 335
CountyReal County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.81047, -100.01736
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2020)
Projected traffic172 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 RM 335 over Nueces River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is RM 335 over Nueces River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does RM 335 over Nueces River carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is RM 335 over Nueces River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns RM 335 over Nueces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.