US Bridges

Mullens Bayou RD over Mullens Bayou

PoorPosted for load

Refugio County, Texas · 0.27 MI N of FM 1360 · Structure no. 161960AA0187001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mullens Bayou RD over Mullens Bayou is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mullens Bayou RD over Mullens Bayou in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMullens Bayou RD
CrossesMullens Bayou
Location0.27 MI N of FM 1360
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.14117, -97.22242
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic40 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mullens Bayou RD over Mullens Bayou built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mullens Bayou RD over Mullens Bayou in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Mullens Bayou RD over Mullens Bayou carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Mullens Bayou RD over Mullens Bayou?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Mullens Bayou RD over Mullens Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.