US Bridges

Dornak RD (cr 467) over Manas Branch

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.50 MI W of FM 458 · Structure no. 131580AA0323001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dornak RD (cr 467) over Manas Branch is a steel arch - deck carrying Dornak RD (cr 467) over Manas Branch in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesDornak RD (cr 467)
CrossesManas Branch
Location1.50 MI W of FM 458
RouteCounty Highway 467
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.91194, -96.28939
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic52 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Dornak RD (cr 467) over Manas Branch built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dornak RD (cr 467) over Manas Branch 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 Dornak RD (cr 467) over Manas Branch carry?

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

How long is Dornak RD (cr 467) over Manas Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Dornak RD (cr 467) over Manas Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.