Post Oak Road over Manahuilla Creek
PoorPosted for loadGoliad County, Texas · 0.30 MI NE of FM 1726 · Structure no. 160890AA0145001
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 131 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 130
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Post Oak Road over Manahuilla Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Post Oak Road over Manahuilla Creek in Goliad County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 65 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Post Oak Road over Manahuilla Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Post Oak Road over Manahuilla Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does Post Oak Road over Manahuilla Creek carry?
About 130 vehicles per day (2015 count).
How long is Post Oak Road over Manahuilla Creek?
The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Post Oak Road over Manahuilla Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.