US Bridges

Toland Road over Chocolate Swale

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 1360 · Structure no. 161960AA0180003

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
86 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Toland Road over Chocolate Swale is a concrete culvert carrying Toland Road over Chocolate Swale in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesToland Road
CrossesChocolate Swale
Location0.05 MI N of FM 1360
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.15594, -97.31925
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Toland Road over Chocolate Swale built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toland Road over Chocolate Swale 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 Toland Road over Chocolate Swale carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Toland Road over Chocolate Swale?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Toland Road over Chocolate Swale?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.