Hickl RD (cr 432) over Briar Creek
GoodMatagorda County, Texas · 0.25 MI E of FM 459 · Structure no. 131580AA0454004
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 70 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 79
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hickl RD (cr 432) over Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hickl RD (cr 432) over Briar Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 Hickl RD (cr 432) over Briar Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hickl RD (cr 432) over Briar Creek 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 Hickl RD (cr 432) over Briar Creek carry?
About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Hickl RD (cr 432) over Briar Creek?
The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Hickl RD (cr 432) over Briar Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.