US Bridges

El Maton-Buckeye over Lcra Irrigation Canal

FairPosted for load

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1468 · Structure no. 131580AA0454001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

El Maton-Buckeye over Lcra Irrigation Canal is a steel culvert carrying El Maton-Buckeye over Lcra Irrigation Canal in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesEl Maton-Buckeye
CrossesLcra Irrigation Canal
Location0.7 MI W of FM 1468
RouteCounty Highway 411
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.89568, -96.05878
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 El Maton-Buckeye over Lcra Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is El Maton-Buckeye 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 El Maton-Buckeye over Lcra Irrigation Canal carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is El Maton-Buckeye over Lcra Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns El Maton-Buckeye over Lcra Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.