US Bridges

Laslie RD (cr 342) over Cashs Creek

Fair

Matagorda County, Texas · 2.9 MI W of FM 2853 · Structure no. 131580AA0363001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Laslie RD (cr 342) over Cashs Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Laslie RD (cr 342) over Cashs Creek in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesLaslie RD (cr 342)
CrossesCashs Creek
Location2.9 MI W of FM 2853
RouteCounty Highway 342
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.81101, -96.198
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Laslie RD (cr 342) over Cashs Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Laslie RD (cr 342) over Cashs 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 Laslie RD (cr 342) over Cashs Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Laslie RD (cr 342) over Cashs Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Laslie RD (cr 342) over Cashs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.