W 5th ST over Tres Palacios River
FairWharton County, Texas · 0.35 MI SW of SH 71 · Structure no. 132410C01315001
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,932
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 5th ST over Tres Palacios River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying W 5th ST over Tres Palacios River in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 1,932 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,705 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 5th ST over Tres Palacios River built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 5th ST 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 W 5th ST over Tres Palacios River carry?
About 1,932 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is W 5th ST over Tres Palacios River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns W 5th ST over Tres Palacios River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.