US Bridges

CR 414 over Tres Palacios River

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 1.42 MI W of FM 1162 · Structure no. 132410AA0431001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 414 over Tres Palacios River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 414 over Tres Palacios River in Wharton 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 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 414
CrossesTres Palacios River
Location1.42 MI W of FM 1162
RouteCounty Highway 414
StateTexas
Coordinates29.13027, -96.20025
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 414 over Tres Palacios River built?

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

What condition is CR 414 over Tres Palacios 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 414 over Tres Palacios River carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 414 over Tres Palacios River?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 414 over Tres Palacios River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.