US Bridges

Mcguill RD over Dog Branch

FairPosted for load

Refugio County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of US 183/77A · Structure no. 161960AA0101001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcguill RD over Dog Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcguill RD over Dog Branch in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesMcguill RD
CrossesDog Branch
Location1.40 MI W of US 183/77A
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.41526, -97.34079
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcguill RD over Dog Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcguill RD over Dog Branch 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Mcguill RD over Dog Branch carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mcguill RD over Dog Branch?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Mcguill RD over Dog Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.