US Bridges

CR 213 over White Canyon Creek

PoorPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of CR 236 · Structure no. 080770AA0230002

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213 over White Canyon Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 213 over White Canyon Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,018 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 213
CrossesWhite Canyon Creek
Location0.2 MI N of CR 236
RouteCounty Highway 213
StateTexas
Coordinates32.90911, -100.41638
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic6,018 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$56,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213 over White Canyon Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213 over White Canyon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 213 over White Canyon Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 213 over White Canyon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213 over White Canyon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.