US Bridges

CR 201 over Clear Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 3.30 MI SW of FM 1176 · Structure no. 230250AA0201002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 201 over Clear Creek is a steel other carrying CR 201 over Clear Creek in Brown 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 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2038. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 201
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.30 MI SW of FM 1176
RouteCounty Highway 201
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58536, -99.09122
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 201 over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 201 over Clear 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 201 over Clear Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 201 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 201 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.