US Bridges

Strarup Rd(cr 485) over Moccasin Creek

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of SH 111 · Structure no. 131580AA0321001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strarup Rd(cr 485) over Moccasin Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strarup Rd(cr 485) over Moccasin Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesStrarup Rd(cr 485)
CrossesMoccasin Creek
Location0.1 MI S of SH 111
RouteCounty Highway 485
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.93969, -96.30451
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strarup Rd(cr 485) over Moccasin Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strarup Rd(cr 485) over Moccasin Creek 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 Strarup Rd(cr 485) over Moccasin Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Strarup Rd(cr 485) over Moccasin Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Strarup Rd(cr 485) over Moccasin Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.