US Bridges

Mcfadden Rail RD over Kuy Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of JCT FM 445 · Structure no. 132350AA0199001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcfadden Rail RD over Kuy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Mcfadden Rail RD over Kuy Creek in Victoria 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMcfadden Rail RD
CrossesKuy Creek
Location0.7 MI N of JCT FM 445
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.5601, -97.00534
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2027
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Mcfadden Rail RD over Kuy Creek built?

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

What condition is Mcfadden Rail 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 Mcfadden Rail RD over Kuy Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Mcfadden Rail RD over Kuy Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mcfadden Rail RD over Kuy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.