US Bridges

Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.68 MI S of SH 185 S · Structure no. 132350AA0132002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD is a concrete culvert carrying Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesChocolate Bayou
CrossesMccoy RD
Location0.68 MI S of SH 185 S
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.67451, -96.90047
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Chocolate Bayou over Mccoy RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.