US Bridges

CR218C-MCDONALD RD over West Bernard Creek

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 1.20 MI SE of FM 1093 · Structure no. 130450AA0176001

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR218C-MCDONALD RD over West Bernard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR218C-MCDONALD RD over West Bernard Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR218C-MCDONALD RD
CrossesWest Bernard Creek
Location1.20 MI SE of FM 1093
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.58626, -96.24811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic100 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR218C-MCDONALD RD over West Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR218C-MCDONALD RD over West Bernard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR218C-MCDONALD RD over West Bernard Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR218C-MCDONALD RD over West Bernard Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR218C-MCDONALD RD over West Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.