US Bridges

Ap Ranch RD(CR374) over W Branch Mad Island Slgh

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.1 MI E CR 378 · Structure no. 131580AA0241001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ap Ranch RD(CR374) over W Branch Mad Island Slgh is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ap Ranch RD(CR374) over W Branch Mad Island Slgh in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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.

It carries about 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAp Ranch RD(CR374)
CrossesW Branch Mad Island Slgh
Location1.1 MI E CR 378
RouteCounty Highway 374
StateTexas
Coordinates28.6885, -96.11924
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 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 Ap Ranch RD(CR374) over W Branch Mad Island Slgh built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ap Ranch RD(CR374) over W Branch Mad Island Slgh 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 Ap Ranch RD(CR374) over W Branch Mad Island Slgh carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ap Ranch RD(CR374) over W Branch Mad Island Slgh?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ap Ranch RD(CR374) over W Branch Mad Island Slgh?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.