US Bridges

CR 112 over Lavaca River Rel

Fair

Jackson County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of FM 822 · Structure no. 131210AA0147001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 112 over Lavaca River Rel is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 112 over Lavaca River Rel in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 70 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 112
CrossesLavaca River Rel
Location0.8 MI SW of FM 822
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyJackson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.00699, -96.69871
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 112 over Lavaca River Rel built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 112 over Lavaca River Rel 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 112 over Lavaca River Rel carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 112 over Lavaca River Rel?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 112 over Lavaca River Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.