US Bridges

CR 226 - Pct 3 over Trib of Indian Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of US 281 · Structure no. 020730AA0226001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
46
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 226 - Pct 3 over Trib of Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 226 - Pct 3 over Trib of Indian Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 226 - Pct 3
CrossesTrib of Indian Creek
Location0.05 MI E of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 226
StateTexas
Coordinates32.15026, -98.13955
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2019)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 226 - Pct 3 over Trib of Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 226 - Pct 3 over Trib of Indian 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 226 - Pct 3 over Trib of Indian Creek carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 226 - Pct 3 over Trib of Indian Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 226 - Pct 3 over Trib of Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.