US Bridges

CR 271 over Lavaca River Trib

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.30 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430AA0170001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 271 over Lavaca River Trib is a steel other carrying CR 271 over Lavaca River Trib in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 271
CrossesLavaca River Trib
Location1.30 MI E of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 271
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.54489, -97.12006
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2012)
Projected traffic150 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 271 over Lavaca River Trib built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 271 over Lavaca River Trib 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 271 over Lavaca River Trib carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 271 over Lavaca River Trib?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 271 over Lavaca River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.