US Bridges

CR 225 (lime Kiln) over Sink Creek

Good

Hays County, Texas · 1.7 MI W of IH 35 · Structure no. 141060AA1668002

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
216
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 (lime Kiln) over Sink Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 225 (lime Kiln) over Sink Creek in Hays County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 216 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2042. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225 (lime Kiln)
CrossesSink Creek
Location1.7 MI W of IH 35
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyHays County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.90587, -97.93016
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic216 (2020)
Projected traffic101 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 225 (lime Kiln) over Sink Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 (lime Kiln) over Sink 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 225 (lime Kiln) over Sink Creek carry?

About 216 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 225 (lime Kiln) over Sink Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 (lime Kiln) over Sink Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.