US Bridges

E Lavaca ST over Spur 380

Fair

Jefferson County, Texas · 1.30 MI NW of US 96 · Structure no. 201240006508098

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
158 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,578
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Lavaca ST over Spur 380 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Lavaca ST over Spur 380 in Jefferson County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 20,578 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,321 by 2042. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE Lavaca ST
CrossesSpur 380
Location1.30 MI NW of US 96
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.04678, -94.07502
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,578 (2024)
Projected traffic12,321 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Lavaca ST over Spur 380 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Lavaca ST over Spur 380 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E Lavaca ST over Spur 380 carry?

About 20,578 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is E Lavaca ST over Spur 380?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns E Lavaca ST over Spur 380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.