US Bridges

CR 283 over Lavaca River

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of SH 95 · Structure no. 131430AA0283001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 283 over Lavaca River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 283 over Lavaca River in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2039. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 283
CrossesLavaca River
Location0.50 MI W of SH 95
RouteCounty Highway 283
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.60809, -97.14349
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2019)
Projected traffic22 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 283 over Lavaca River built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 283 over Lavaca River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 283 over Lavaca River carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 283 over Lavaca River?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 283 over Lavaca River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.