US Bridges

CR 226 over Big Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.60 MI N of CR 229 · Structure no. 131430AA0261001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
21
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 226 over Big Rocky Creek is a steel other carrying CR 226 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 226
CrossesBig Rocky Creek
Location0.60 MI N of CR 229
RouteCounty Highway 226
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59744, -96.96046
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (2017)
Projected traffic30 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 226 over Big Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 226 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 226 over Big Rocky Creek carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 226 over Big Rocky Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 226 over Big Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.