US Bridges

SH 95 over Lavaca River

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of FM 532 W · Structure no. 131430032402001

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,146
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Lavaca River is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 95 over Lavaca River in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 96 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 3,146 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,520 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesLavaca River
Location0.4 MI N of FM 532 W
RouteState Highway 95
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58085, -97.14363
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,146 (2024)
Projected traffic4,520 by 2038
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 95 over Lavaca River built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 95 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SH 95 over Lavaca River carry?

About 3,146 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Lavaca River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Lavaca River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.