CO RD 172 over Rocky Creek
GoodLavaca County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of US 77A · Structure no. 131430AA0306001
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 172 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 172 over Rocky Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2034. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 172 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is CO RD 172 over Rocky Creek 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 172 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2014 count).
How long is CO RD 172 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 172 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.