US Bridges

Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Dry Creek

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 3.05 MI S of FM 457 · Structure no. 131580AA0161002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
147
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Dry Creek is a steel other carrying Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Dry Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 147 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesStone Rd/Cr 218
CrossesDry Creek
Location3.05 MI S of FM 457
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93716, -95.93568
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Dry Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Dry Creek carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Stone Rd/Cr 218 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.