US Bridges

CR 227 over Tributary of Elm Creek

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 3.35 MI E of FM 2958 · Structure no. 090740AA0179002

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 227 over Tributary of Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 227 over Tributary of Elm Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 227
CrossesTributary of Elm Creek
Location3.35 MI E of FM 2958
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.29143, -96.75993
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2020)
Projected traffic26 by 2040
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 227 over Tributary of Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 227 over Tributary of Elm 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 227 over Tributary of Elm Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 227 over Tributary of Elm Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 227 over Tributary of Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.