US Bridges

FM 226 over Lavaca Creek

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 3.0 MI N of SH 103 · Structure no. 111740089301010

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 226 over Lavaca Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 226 over Lavaca Creek in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 1,474 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,064 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 226
CrossesLavaca Creek
Location3.0 MI N of SH 103
RouteState Highway 226
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.40371, -94.46414
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,474 (2022)
Projected traffic2,064 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 226 over Lavaca Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 226 over Lavaca 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does FM 226 over Lavaca Creek carry?

About 1,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is FM 226 over Lavaca Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns FM 226 over Lavaca Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.