US Bridges

CO RD 212 over Mixon Creek

FairPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.30 MI N of CR 210 · Structure no. 131430AA0450001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 212 over Mixon Creek is a steel other carrying CO RD 212 over Mixon 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 212
CrossesMixon Creek
Location1.30 MI N of CR 210
RouteCounty Highway 212
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.52434, -96.87942
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2015)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 CO RD 212 over Mixon Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 212 over Mixon 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 212 over Mixon Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CO RD 212 over Mixon Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 212 over Mixon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.