US Bridges

CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Lewis Creek

Good

Brown County, Texas · 1.20 MI SE of FM 2126 · Structure no. 230250AA0267008

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
231
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Lewis Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Lewis Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 231 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2033. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 267 (elkins Rd)
CrossesLewis Creek
Location1.20 MI SE of FM 2126
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.6612, -98.92754
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic231 (2017)
Projected traffic300 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 267 (elkins Rd) over Lewis Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Lewis 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Lewis Creek carry?

About 231 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Lewis Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Lewis Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.