US Bridges

Sulphur Estates RD over Flume #2

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 1.2 Mi. E of FM 2987 · Structure no. 160890AA0176004

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
244 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sulphur Estates RD over Flume #2 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sulphur Estates RD over Flume #2 in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSulphur Estates RD
CrossesFlume #2
Location1.2 Mi. E of FM 2987
StateTexas
Coordinates28.74263, -97.19996
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Sulphur Estates RD over Flume #2 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sulphur Estates RD over Flume #2 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sulphur Estates RD over Flume #2 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sulphur Estates RD over Flume #2?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sulphur Estates RD over Flume #2?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.