CR 127 over Lavaca River
FairPosted for loadJackson County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of FM 822 · Structure no. 131210AA0174002
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 97
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 127 over Lavaca River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 127 over Lavaca River in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 53 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 97 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 127 over Lavaca River built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is CR 127 over Lavaca River 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 127 over Lavaca River carry?
About 97 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 127 over Lavaca River?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns CR 127 over Lavaca River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.