US Bridges

CR 239 over Lagarto Creek

Good

Jim Wells County, Texas · 10.8 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 161260AA0264004

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 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 culvert carrying CR 239 over Lagarto Creek in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 239
CrossesLagarto Creek
Location10.8 MI NW of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.0286, -98.2084
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 239 over Lagarto Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 239 over Lagarto Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns CR 239 over Lagarto Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.