US Bridges

Repka RD over Marcado Creek

Fair

Victoria County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of JCT FM 1686 · Structure no. 132350AA0397001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Repka RD over Marcado Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Repka RD over Marcado Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesRepka RD
CrossesMarcado Creek
Location1.1 MI N of JCT FM 1686
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.82555, -96.75407
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Repka RD over Marcado Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Repka 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 Repka RD over Marcado Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Repka RD over Marcado Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Repka RD over Marcado Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.