US Bridges

CR 239 over Lagarto Creek

FairPosted for load

Jim Wells County, Texas · 7.5 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 161260AA0264003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
125 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 239 over Lagarto Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 239 over Lagarto Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 239
CrossesLagarto Creek
Location7.5 MI NW of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.0264, -98.16701
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$60,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 239 over Lagarto Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 239 over Lagarto Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 239 over Lagarto Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 239 over Lagarto Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 239 over Lagarto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.