CO RD 182 over Smothers Creek
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 1.35 MI S of FM 340 · Structure no. 131430AA0157001
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 140
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 182 over Smothers Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 182 over Smothers Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 140 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 182 over Smothers Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 182 over Smothers 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 182 over Smothers Creek carry?
About 140 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 182 over Smothers Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 182 over Smothers Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.