US Bridges

County Road 238 over Lake Creek

Good

Crosby County, Texas · 6.47 Miles East of SH 207 · Structure no. 050540AA0242001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 238 over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 238 over Lake Creek in Crosby County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 238
CrossesLake Creek
Location6.47 Miles East of SH 207
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyCrosby County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.39913, -101.29147
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 238 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 238 over Lake Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 238 over Lake Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is County Road 238 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 238 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.