US Bridges

Mcdonald Rd/Cr 208 over Bucks Bayou Trib

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.30 MI S of FM 457 · Structure no. 131580AA0492001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald Rd/Cr 208 over Bucks Bayou Trib is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcdonald Rd/Cr 208 over Bucks Bayou Trib in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesMcdonald Rd/Cr 208
CrossesBucks Bayou Trib
Location0.30 MI S of FM 457
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.97788, -95.93546
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Mcdonald Rd/Cr 208 over Bucks Bayou Trib built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald Rd/Cr 208 over Bucks Bayou Trib 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 Mcdonald Rd/Cr 208 over Bucks Bayou Trib carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald Rd/Cr 208 over Bucks Bayou Trib?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald Rd/Cr 208 over Bucks Bayou Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.