US Bridges

CR 256 over N Fork Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 3.30 MI E of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430AA0200002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 256 over N Fork Creek Relief is a steel other carrying CR 256 over N Fork Creek Relief 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 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 256
CrossesN Fork Creek Relief
Location3.30 MI E of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 256
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.6023, -97.08649
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2016)
Projected traffic150 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 256 over N Fork Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is CR 256 over N Fork Creek Relief 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 256 over N Fork Creek Relief carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 256 over N Fork Creek Relief?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 256 over N Fork Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.