US Bridges

CR 184 over Lagarto Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Jim Wells County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of CR 239 · Structure no. 161260AA0266001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 184 over Lagarto Creek Tributary is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 184 over Lagarto Creek Tributary in Jim Wells County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2035. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 184
CrossesLagarto Creek Tributary
Location0.50 MI SE of CR 239
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyJim Wells County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.02803, -98.19949
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2015)
Projected traffic10 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 184 over Lagarto Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 184 over Lagarto Creek Tributary 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 184 over Lagarto Creek Tributary carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 184 over Lagarto Creek Tributary?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 184 over Lagarto Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.