US Bridges

CR 1206 over Ioni Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 0.50 MI S of US 294 · Structure no. 100010AA1206001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1206 over Ioni Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 1206 over Ioni Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 1206
CrossesIoni Creek
Location0.50 MI S of US 294
RouteCounty Highway 1206
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62645, -95.40834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1206 over Ioni Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1206 over Ioni Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1206 over Ioni Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 1206 over Ioni Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1206 over Ioni Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.