US Bridges

CR 249 over Little Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of CR 248 · Structure no. 131430AA0269001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Other
Steel
Length
47 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 249 over Little Rocky Creek is a steel other carrying CR 249 over Little Rocky Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 249
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location0.25 MI W of CR 248
RouteCounty Highway 249
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.61431, -97.00116
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 249 over Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 249 over Little 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR 249 over Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 249 over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 249 over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.