US Bridges

CR 257 over Big Rocky Creek

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.95 MI N of CR 256 · Structure no. 131430AA0200003

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 257 over Big Rocky Creek is a steel other carrying CR 257 over Big Rocky Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 257
CrossesBig Rocky Creek
Location0.95 MI N of CR 256
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.62584, -97.08142
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 257 over Big Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 257 over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 257 over Big Rocky Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 257 over Big Rocky Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 257 over Big Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.