US Bridges

SH 95 over Spring Branch

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.60 MI S of FM 340 · Structure no. 131430032403005

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,403
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 95 over Spring Branch 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 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 2,403 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2038. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesSpring Branch
Location1.60 MI S of FM 340
RouteState Highway 95
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.48774, -97.15038
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,403 (2020)
Projected traffic5,220 by 2038
Trucks19%
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

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 Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 95 over Spring Branch 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 Spring Branch carry?

About 2,403 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SH 95 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.