US Bridges

Mockingbird LN over Lone Tree Creek

Good

Victoria County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of Lp 463 · Structure no. 132350B00520002

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,059
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mockingbird LN over Lone Tree Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mockingbird LN over Lone Tree Creek in Victoria County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,059 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,589 by 2042. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMockingbird LN
CrossesLone Tree Creek
Location0.15 MI SW of Lp 463
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.85192, -96.97211
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,059 (2022)
Projected traffic10,589 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mockingbird LN over Lone Tree Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mockingbird LN over Lone Tree Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Mockingbird LN over Lone Tree Creek carry?

About 7,059 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Mockingbird LN over Lone Tree Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Mockingbird LN over Lone Tree Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.