US Bridges

CR 1 over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 8 MI S of US 90A · Structure no. 131430AA0353002

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1 over Rocky Creek is a steel other carrying CR 1 over Rocky Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1
CrossesRocky Creek
Location8 MI S of US 90A
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3372, -96.93047
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.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2012)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1 over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 1 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.