US Bridges

Warburton RD over Kuy Creek

FairPosted for load

Victoria County, Texas · 1.6 MI S of JCT US 77 · Structure no. 132350AA0194003

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
79 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
47
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warburton RD over Kuy Creek is a concrete slab carrying Warburton RD over Kuy Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 47 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWarburton RD
CrossesKuy Creek
Location1.6 MI S of JCT US 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.58157, -97.05146
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic47 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Warburton RD over Kuy Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warburton RD over Kuy Creek 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 Warburton RD over Kuy Creek carry?

About 47 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Warburton RD over Kuy Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Warburton RD over Kuy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.