US Bridges

CO RD 266 over Smith Creek

Good

Gonzales County, Texas · 1.15 MI N of CR 249 · Structure no. 130900AA0266001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 266 over Smith Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 266 over Smith Creek in Gonzales County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 53 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCO RD 266
CrossesSmith Creek
Location1.15 MI N of CR 249
RouteCounty Highway 266
StateTexas
Coordinates29.63693, -97.63595
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2022)
Projected traffic66 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 CO RD 266 over Smith Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 266 over Smith 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 CO RD 266 over Smith Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 266 over Smith Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 266 over Smith Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.