US Bridges

Maldonado Trail over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 812 · Structure no. 140110AA3236001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maldonado Trail over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Maldonado Trail over Drainage Ditch in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 114 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMaldonado Trail
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 MI NE of FM 812
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.10453, -97.60034
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Maldonado Trail over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maldonado Trail over Drainage Ditch 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Maldonado Trail over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Maldonado Trail over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Maldonado Trail over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.