US Bridges

W Norris ST over Tres Palacios River

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.02 MI E of FM 2765 · Structure no. 132410C01345001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,636
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Norris ST over Tres Palacios River is a concrete culvert carrying W Norris ST over Tres Palacios River in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,636 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,090 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Norris ST
CrossesTres Palacios River
Location0.02 MI E of FM 2765
RouteCity Street 113
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.20114, -96.29356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,636 (2022)
Projected traffic5,090 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Norris ST over Tres Palacios River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Norris 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 Norris ST over Tres Palacios River carry?

About 3,636 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W Norris ST over Tres Palacios River?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns W Norris ST over Tres Palacios River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.