Second Street over Rickaway Branch
FairLavaca County, Texas · 0.60 MI E of US 77 · Structure no. 131430C00030001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old, rebuilt 1995
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 870
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Second Street over Rickaway Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Second Street over Rickaway Branch in Lavaca County, Texas. It was built in 1988 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Second Street over Rickaway Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.
What condition is Second Street over Rickaway 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 Second Street over Rickaway Branch carry?
About 870 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Second Street over Rickaway Branch?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Second Street over Rickaway Branch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.