US Bridges

CR 1226 over Ioni Creek

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 3.6 MI N of SH 294 · Structure no. 100010AA1226201

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
49
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1226 over Ioni Creek is a steel other carrying CR 1226 over Ioni Creek in Anderson County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 49 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 49 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1226
CrossesIoni Creek
Location3.6 MI N of SH 294
RouteCounty Highway 1226
CountyAnderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.66133, -95.3545
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2018)
Projected traffic49 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 CR 1226 over Ioni Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1226 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 1226 over Ioni Creek carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1226 over Ioni Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1226 over Ioni Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.