US Bridges

CR 207 over Middle Fork

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 0.50 MI N of CR 209 · Structure no. 130450AA0355001

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 207 over Middle Fork is a concrete culvert carrying CR 207 over Middle Fork in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 180 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 207
CrossesMiddle Fork
Location0.50 MI N of CR 209
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71131, -96.70107
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 207 over Middle Fork built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 207 over Middle Fork 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 207 over Middle Fork carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 207 over Middle Fork?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 207 over Middle Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.