Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Bucks Bayou
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 3.95 MI S of FM 457 · Structure no. 131580AA0161001
- Built
- 1995
- 30 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 147
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Bucks Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Bucks Bayou in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Bucks Bayou built?
It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.
What condition is Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Bucks Bayou 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 Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Bucks Bayou carry?
About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Bucks Bayou?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Bucks Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.