US Bridges

CR 2300 over Big Elkhart Creek

Good

Houston County, Texas · 1 MI from End of FM 2968 · Structure no. 111140AA0117001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
197
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2300 over Big Elkhart Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2300 over Big Elkhart Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 197 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2035. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2300
CrossesBig Elkhart Creek
Location1 MI from End of FM 2968
RouteCounty Highway 2300
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.53044, -95.51707
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic197 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2300 over Big Elkhart Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2300 over Big Elkhart 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2300 over Big Elkhart Creek carry?

About 197 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 2300 over Big Elkhart Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2300 over Big Elkhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.