US Bridges

CO RD 243 over Lavaca River Trib

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 957 · Structure no. 131430AA0228001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 243 over Lavaca River Trib is a steel other carrying CO RD 243 over Lavaca River Trib in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 243
CrossesLavaca River Trib
Location0.40 MI E of FM 957
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52581, -96.98774
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 statusOpen, no 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
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 CO RD 243 over Lavaca River Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 243 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 CO RD 243 over Lavaca River Trib carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 243 over Lavaca River Trib?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 243 over Lavaca River Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.