US Bridges

Old VANVLECK/CR126 over Snead Slough

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW of FM 1728 · Structure no. 131580AA0481002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old VANVLECK/CR126 over Snead Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old VANVLECK/CR126 over Snead Slough in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesOld VANVLECK/CR126
CrossesSnead Slough
Location1.5 MI SW of FM 1728
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.05953, -95.86876
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Old VANVLECK/CR126 over Snead Slough built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old VANVLECK/CR126 over Snead Slough 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 Old VANVLECK/CR126 over Snead Slough carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old VANVLECK/CR126 over Snead Slough?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Old VANVLECK/CR126 over Snead Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.