US Bridges

CR 130 over Rickaway Branch

PoorPosted for load

Lavaca County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 2616 · Structure no. 131430AA0561001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
205
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 130 over Rickaway Branch is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 130 over Rickaway Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 205 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 130
CrossesRickaway Branch
Location0.70 MI E of FM 2616
RouteCounty Highway 130
CountyLavaca County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.43327, -96.93245
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic205 (2022)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 130 over Rickaway Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 130 over Rickaway Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 130 over Rickaway Branch carry?

About 205 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 130 over Rickaway Branch?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 130 over Rickaway Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.