US Bridges

CR 418 over Tres Palacios River

GoodPosted for load

Wharton County, Texas · 3.52 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410AA0418002

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
119 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 418 over Tres Palacios River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 418 over Tres Palacios River in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 418
CrossesTres Palacios River
Location3.52 MI E of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 418
StateTexas
Coordinates29.10164, -96.17684
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 418 over Tres Palacios River built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 418 over Tres Palacios River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 418 over Tres Palacios River carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 418 over Tres Palacios River?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 418 over Tres Palacios River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.