US Bridges

Lucas RD over Millers Creek

Fair

Goliad County, Texas · 1.45 MI E of Temple ST · Structure no. 160890AA0120001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas RD over Millers Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lucas RD over Millers Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2035. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas RD
CrossesMillers Creek
Location1.45 MI E of Temple ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.52142, -97.56512
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2015)
Projected traffic85 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas RD over Millers Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas RD over Millers 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lucas RD over Millers Creek carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lucas RD over Millers Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas RD over Millers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.