US Bridges

SH 239 over Cabeza Creek

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Goliad County, Texas · 8.2 MI NW of US 59 · Structure no. 160890051602015

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
350 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,373
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 239 over Cabeza Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 239 over Cabeza Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 2,373 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 239
CrossesCabeza Creek
Location8.2 MI NW of US 59
RouteState Highway 239
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.71333, -97.53469
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length350 ft (106.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,373 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 239 over Cabeza Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 239 over Cabeza 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 239 over Cabeza Creek carry?

About 2,373 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 239 over Cabeza Creek?

The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 239 over Cabeza Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.