Oyster LAKE(CR365) over Palacios Bayou
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 15.0 MI S of FM 521 · Structure no. 131580AA0443004
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 230 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 52
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Oyster LAKE(CR365) over Palacios Bayou is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oyster LAKE(CR365) over Palacios Bayou in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Oyster LAKE(CR365) over Palacios Bayou built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is Oyster LAKE(CR365) over Palacios Bayou 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 Oyster LAKE(CR365) over Palacios Bayou carry?
About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Oyster LAKE(CR365) over Palacios Bayou?
The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Oyster LAKE(CR365) over Palacios Bayou?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.