US Bridges

Lucas RD over Goat Creek

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Goliad County, Texas · 6.50 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 160890AA0120003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lucas RD over Goat Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lucas RD over Goat Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 by 2035. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesLucas RD
CrossesGoat Creek
Location6.50 MI E of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGoliad County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.53039, -97.49667
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lucas RD over Goat Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lucas RD over Goat 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 Goat Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is Lucas RD over Goat Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lucas RD over Goat Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.