Slone RD (cr 324) over Turtle Branch
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 2.75 MI W of SH 35 · Structure no. 131580AA0336002
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 134
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Slone RD (cr 324) over Turtle Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Slone RD (cr 324) over Turtle Branch in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 134 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Slone RD (cr 324) over Turtle Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Slone RD (cr 324) over Turtle 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 Slone RD (cr 324) over Turtle Branch carry?
About 134 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Slone RD (cr 324) over Turtle Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Slone RD (cr 324) over Turtle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.