US Bridges

CR 218 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek

FairPosted for load

Erath County, Texas · 1.12 MI E of SH 220 · Structure no. 020730AA0218001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 218 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 218 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 51 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 218 - Pct 3
CrossesDuffau Creek
Location1.12 MI E of SH 220
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03153, -97.99671
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$348,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 218 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 218 - 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 218 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 218 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 218 - Pct 3 over Duffau Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.