US Bridges

Steffek Rd(cr 471) over East Carancahua Draw

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.35 MI W of FM 1862 · Structure no. 131580AA0331001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steffek Rd(cr 471) over East Carancahua Draw is a steel arch - deck carrying Steffek Rd(cr 471) over East Carancahua Draw 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSteffek Rd(cr 471)
CrossesEast Carancahua Draw
Location0.35 MI W of FM 1862
RouteCounty Highway 471
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85126, -96.2705
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steffek Rd(cr 471) over East Carancahua Draw built?

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

What condition is Steffek Rd(cr 471) over East Carancahua Draw 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 Steffek Rd(cr 471) over East Carancahua Draw carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Steffek Rd(cr 471) over East Carancahua Draw?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Steffek Rd(cr 471) over East Carancahua Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.