US Bridges

Maler RD over Bullinger Creek

Good

Austin County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 130080AA0181002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maler RD over Bullinger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Maler RD over Bullinger Creek in Austin County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMaler RD
CrossesBullinger Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79905, -96.15027
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$465,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Maler RD over Bullinger Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maler RD over Bullinger Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Maler RD over Bullinger Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maler RD over Bullinger Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Maler RD over Bullinger Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.