US Bridges

CR 202 over Highbank Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 0.30 MI NW of FM 413 · Structure no. 090740AA0135006

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
87
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 202 over Highbank Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 202 over Highbank Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 87 vehicles a day, projected to reach 95 by 2037. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 202
CrossesHighbank Creek
Location0.30 MI NW of FM 413
RouteCounty Highway 202
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.17139, -96.83501
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87 (2020)
Projected traffic95 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 202 over Highbank Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 202 over Highbank 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 202 over Highbank Creek carry?

About 87 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 202 over Highbank Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 202 over Highbank Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.