US Bridges

CR 207 (burdette) over Brushy Branch

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.05 MI SW of FM 1322 · Structure no. 140280AA0226001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 207 (burdette) over Brushy Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 207 (burdette) over Brushy Branch in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 57 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 207 (burdette)
CrossesBrushy Branch
Location1.05 MI SW of FM 1322
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.79809, -97.64352
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 207 (burdette) over Brushy Branch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 207 (burdette) over Brushy Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 207 (burdette) over Brushy Branch carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 207 (burdette) over Brushy Branch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 207 (burdette) over Brushy Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.