US Bridges

CR 215 over Small Creek

FairPosted for load

Grimes County, Texas · 5.0 MI E of FM 1774 · Structure no. 170940AA0219001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
61
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 215 over Small Creek is a steel continuous other carrying CR 215 over Small Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 61 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 215
CrossesSmall Creek
Location5.0 MI E of FM 1774
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.46046, -95.85307
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic61 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 215 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 215 over Small 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 215 over Small Creek carry?

About 61 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 215 over Small Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 215 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.