US Bridges

CR 392 over Kelley Creek

Fair

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.90 MI N of FM 3475 · Structure no. 131430AA0365001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 392 over Kelley Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 392 over Kelley Creek in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 392
CrossesKelley Creek
Location0.90 MI N of FM 3475
RouteCounty Highway 392
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.31586, -97.11857
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2012)
Projected traffic200 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 392 over Kelley Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 392 over Kelley 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 392 over Kelley Creek carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 392 over Kelley Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 392 over Kelley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.