CR 211 over Dowdy Creek
FairColorado County, Texas · 1.7 MI SW of FM 2434 · Structure no. 130450AA0341001
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 50 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2014 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 211 over Dowdy Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 211 over Dowdy Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 211 over Dowdy Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 211 over Dowdy 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 CR 211 over Dowdy Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 211 over Dowdy Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 211 over Dowdy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.