US Bridges

Midway RD over Marcado Creek

FairPosted for load

Victoria County, Texas · 1.8 MI SE of Hiller RD · Structure no. 132350AA0265001

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD over Marcado Creek is a concrete slab carrying Midway RD over Marcado Creek 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMidway RD
CrossesMarcado Creek
Location1.8 MI SE of Hiller RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyVictoria County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81007, -96.80914
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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 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 traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Midway RD over Marcado Creek built?

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

What condition is Midway RD over Marcado 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 Midway RD over Marcado Creek carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Midway RD over Marcado Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD over Marcado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.