US Bridges

Matson RD over Aqua Dulce Branch

Fair

Calhoun County, Texas · 0.02 MI NW of SH 35 · Structure no. 130290AA0360001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Matson RD over Aqua Dulce Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Matson RD over Aqua Dulce Branch in Calhoun County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMatson RD
CrossesAqua Dulce Branch
Location0.02 MI NW of SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCalhoun County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.5773, -96.70229
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic42 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 Matson RD over Aqua Dulce Branch built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Matson RD over Aqua Dulce Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Matson RD over Aqua Dulce Branch carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Matson RD over Aqua Dulce Branch?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Matson RD over Aqua Dulce Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.