US Bridges

CR 220 over Bull Creek

FairPosted for load

Coleman County, Texas · 3.10 MI SW of US 283 · Structure no. 230420AA0294002

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
298 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 220 over Bull Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 220 over Bull Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2033. The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 220
CrossesBull Creek
Location3.10 MI SW of US 283
RouteCounty Highway 220
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.47121, -99.41801
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length298 ft (90.8 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic80 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 220 over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 220 over Bull 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 220 over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 220 over Bull Creek?

The structure is 298 ft (90.8 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 220 over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.