US Bridges

CR 214 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of FM 2481 · Structure no. 020730AA0214001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 214 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 214 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 214 - Pct 3
CrossesDuffau Creek
Location0.2 MI E of FM 2481
RouteCounty Highway 214
StateTexas
Coordinates32.06327, -98.01151
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 inspectionJune 2024
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, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 CR 214 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 214 - Pct 3 over Duffau 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 214 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 214 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 214 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.