US Bridges

CR 200 over Harvey Creek

Fair

Colorado County, Texas · 0.5 MI N of CR 202 · Structure no. 130450AA0363001

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 over Harvey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 200 over Harvey Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 200
CrossesHarvey Creek
Location0.5 MI N of CR 202
RouteCounty Highway 200
CountyColorado County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.71796, -96.76809
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic300 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 over Harvey Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 200 over Harvey 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 200 over Harvey Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 200 over Harvey Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 over Harvey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.