Bucks Bayou RD over Bucks Bayou
PoorPosted for loadMatagorda County, Texas · 1.80 MI S of CO RD 161 · Structure no. 131580AA0162001
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 101
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bucks Bayou RD over Bucks Bayou is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Bucks Bayou RD over Bucks Bayou in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 101 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bucks Bayou RD over Bucks Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bucks Bayou RD over Bucks Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Bucks Bayou RD over Bucks Bayou carry?
About 101 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Bucks Bayou RD over Bucks Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Bucks Bayou RD over Bucks Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.