US Bridges

CR 213 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of FM 1824 · Structure no. 020730AA0213001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 213 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 213 - Pct 3
CrossesDuffau Creek
Location0.3 MI E of FM 1824
RouteCounty Highway 213
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08076, -98.01814
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2019)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 - Pct 3 over Duffau 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 213 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.