Michalik RD(CR327) over Turtle Branch
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 0.35 MI S of Slone RD · Structure no. 131580AA0338001
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 46 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Michalik RD(CR327) over Turtle Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Michalik RD(CR327) over Turtle Branch in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 Michalik RD(CR327) over Turtle Branch built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is Michalik RD(CR327) 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 Michalik RD(CR327) over Turtle Branch carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Michalik RD(CR327) over Turtle Branch?
The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Michalik RD(CR327) over Turtle Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.