US Bridges

Lucas RD over Mucorrera Creek

Good

Goliad County, Texas · 4.40 MI E of Temple ST · Structure no. 160890AA0120002

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas RD over Mucorrera Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Lucas RD over Mucorrera Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLucas RD
CrossesMucorrera Creek
Location4.40 MI E of Temple ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates28.52146, -97.51563
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic75 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$114,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas RD over Mucorrera Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas RD over Mucorrera 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Lucas RD over Mucorrera Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lucas RD over Mucorrera Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas RD over Mucorrera Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.