US Bridges

CR 138 over Navidad River

Good

Lavaca County, Texas · 1.60 MI NE of FM 2314 · Structure no. 131430AA0473001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 138 over Navidad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 138 over Navidad River in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2035. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 138
CrossesNavidad River
Location1.60 MI NE of FM 2314
RouteCounty Highway 138
StateTexas
Coordinates29.51089, -96.82517
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic200 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 138 over Navidad River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 138 over Navidad River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 138 over Navidad River carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 138 over Navidad River?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 138 over Navidad River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.