US Bridges

CO RD 467 over Lcra Canal

PoorPosted for load

Wharton County, Texas · 2.47 MI S of FM 961 · Structure no. 132410AA0645002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
78
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 467 over Lcra Canal is a concrete tee beam carrying CO RD 467 over Lcra Canal in Wharton 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 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 78 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO RD 467
CrossesLcra Canal
Location2.47 MI S of FM 961
RouteCounty Highway 467
StateTexas
Coordinates29.27218, -96.15291
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic78 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 467 over Lcra Canal built?

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

What condition is CO RD 467 over Lcra Canal 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 467 over Lcra Canal carry?

About 78 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 467 over Lcra Canal?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 467 over Lcra Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.