SH 95 over Ponton Creek
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 0.90 MI S of FM 340 · Structure no. 131430032403004
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 202 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,120
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 95 over Ponton Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 95 over Ponton Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 95 years old, older 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 3,120 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2038. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 95 over Ponton Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is SH 95 over Ponton 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SH 95 over Ponton Creek carry?
About 3,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is SH 95 over Ponton Creek?
The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns SH 95 over Ponton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.