Porter Road over Lagarto Creek
PoorPosted for loadLive Oak County, Texas · 0.3 MI N of CR 174 · Structure no. 161490AA0352001
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Porter Road over Lagarto Creek is a steel continuous truss - deck carrying Porter Road over Lagarto Creek in Live Oak County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 4 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2035. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Porter Road over Lagarto Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Porter Road over Lagarto Creek 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Porter Road over Lagarto Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Porter Road over Lagarto Creek?
The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Porter Road over Lagarto Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.