US Bridges

SH 95 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.08 MI S of FM 966 · Structure no. 131430032403007

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,537
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 95 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 95 over Rocky 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 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 4,537 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,830 by 2033. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 95
CrossesRocky Creek
Location0.08 MI S of FM 966
RouteState Highway 95
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42256, -97.17504
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 above top of footing
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,537 (2024)
Projected traffic6,830 by 2033
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 Rocky 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 Rocky Creek 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 Rocky Creek carry?

About 4,537 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SH 95 over Rocky 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 Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.