US Bridges

CR 205 (dacy Ln) over Bunton Branch

Good

Hays County, Texas · 0.55 MI SW of CR 122 · Structure no. 141060AA0205002

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
602 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,508
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 205 (dacy Ln) over Bunton Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 205 (dacy Ln) over Bunton Branch in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,508 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2030. The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 205 (dacy Ln)
CrossesBunton Branch
Location0.55 MI SW of CR 122
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.01073, -97.84506
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHL 93
Structure length602 ft (183.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,508 (2020)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 205 (dacy Ln) over Bunton Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 205 (dacy Ln) over Bunton Branch 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 205 (dacy Ln) over Bunton Branch carry?

About 5,508 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 205 (dacy Ln) over Bunton Branch?

The structure is 602 ft (183.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns CR 205 (dacy Ln) over Bunton Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.