US Bridges

SH 55 over Nueces River

Fair

Uvalde County, Texas · 0.37 MI S of Real C/L · Structure no. 152320023504025

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,200 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 55 over Nueces River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 55 over Nueces River in Uvalde County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,210 by 2033. The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 55
CrossesNueces River
Location0.37 MI S of Real C/L
RouteState Highway 55
CountyUvalde County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61804, -100.00948
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans16
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,200 ft (365.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2022)
Projected traffic1,210 by 2033
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SH 55 over Nueces River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 55 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 55 over Nueces River carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SH 55 over Nueces River?

The structure is 1,200 ft (365.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 55 over Nueces River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.