US Bridges

CR 219 over Rocky Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 3.2 MI E of FM 108 · Structure no. 130900AA0219001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 219 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 219 over Rocky Creek in Gonzales 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 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 51 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 219
CrossesRocky Creek
Location3.2 MI E of FM 108
RouteCounty Highway 219
CountyGonzales County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18081, -97.5729
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 219 over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 219 over Rocky 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 219 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 219 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 219 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.