US Bridges

Turner RD (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of SH 35 · Structure no. 131580AA0604001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turner RD (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Turner RD (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesTurner RD (cr 102)
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.35 MI E of SH 35
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.98939, -95.92545
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed98.8 mi (159 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 Turner RD (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turner RD (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch 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 Turner RD (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch carry?

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

How long is Turner RD (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Turner RD (cr 102) over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.