US Bridges

CR 248 over Little Rocky Creek

PoorPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.40 MI N of CR 247 · Structure no. 131430AA0267002

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 248 over Little Rocky Creek is a steel other carrying CR 248 over Little Rocky Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2032. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 248
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location1.40 MI N of CR 247
RouteCounty Highway 248
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60989, -96.99632
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (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 248 over Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 248 over Little Rocky Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 248 over Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 248 over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 248 over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.