US Bridges

SH 239 over Cadena Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 3.4 MI SE of US 183 · Structure no. 160890307501001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 239 over Cadena Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 239 over Cadena Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 750 by 2033. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 239
CrossesCadena Creek
Location3.4 MI SE of US 183
RouteState Highway 239
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.61897, -97.33159
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2020)
Projected traffic750 by 2033
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

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

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 239 over Cadena 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 239 over Cadena Creek carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is SH 239 over Cadena Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 239 over Cadena Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.