CO RD 198 over Lavaca River
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of FM 957 · Structure no. 131430AA0102002
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 290
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 198 over Lavaca River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 198 over Lavaca River in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 290 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2034. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 CO RD 198 over Lavaca River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 198 over Lavaca River 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 198 over Lavaca River carry?
About 290 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 198 over Lavaca River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 198 over Lavaca River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.