US Bridges

Cushman RD over Cushman Bayou

FairPosted for load

Victoria County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of JCT FM 445 · Structure no. 132350AA0201001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
63
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cushman RD over Cushman Bayou is a concrete slab carrying Cushman RD over Cushman Bayou in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCushman RD
CrossesCushman Bayou
Location1.0 MI S of JCT FM 445
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.53499, -97.00146
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic63 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cushman RD over Cushman Bayou built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cushman RD over Cushman Bayou 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 Cushman RD over Cushman Bayou carry?

About 63 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Cushman RD over Cushman Bayou?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Cushman RD over Cushman Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.