US Bridges

S Citrus Rd/Cr 383 over Lcra Irrigation Canal

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 2.35 MI E of FM 1095 · Structure no. 131580AA0438002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Citrus Rd/Cr 383 over Lcra Irrigation Canal is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Citrus Rd/Cr 383 over Lcra Irrigation Canal in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 37 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS Citrus Rd/Cr 383
CrossesLcra Irrigation Canal
Location2.35 MI E of FM 1095
RouteCounty Highway 384
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.75134, -96.09966
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S Citrus Rd/Cr 383 over Lcra Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Citrus Rd/Cr 383 over Lcra Irrigation Canal 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 S Citrus Rd/Cr 383 over Lcra Irrigation Canal carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S Citrus Rd/Cr 383 over Lcra Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Citrus Rd/Cr 383 over Lcra Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.