US Bridges

CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer Creek

Fair

Blanco County, Texas · 0.06 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 140160AA0183001

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer Creek in Blanco County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 89 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 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesCR 213 (281 Loop)
CrossesDeer Creek
Location0.06 MI E of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 213
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26649, -98.39494
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer 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 CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer Creek carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 (281 Loop) over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.