US Bridges

CR 413 over Scarborough Branch

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE of SH 111 · Structure no. 131430AA0385001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 413 over Scarborough Branch is a steel other carrying CR 413 over Scarborough Branch 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 160 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2032. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 413
CrossesScarborough Branch
Location0.2 MI NE of SH 111
RouteCounty Highway 413
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21877, -97.01556
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.
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 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (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 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 413 over Scarborough Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 413 over Scarborough Branch 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 413 over Scarborough Branch carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2012 count).

How long is CR 413 over Scarborough Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 413 over Scarborough Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.