US Bridges

CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Texas · 1.90 MI SE of US 281 · Structure no. 090980AA0238001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 105 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 207
CrossesDry Fork Creek
Location1.90 MI SE of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 207
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90563, -98.05397
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 207 over Dry Fork 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 207 over Dry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.