US Bridges

CR 2245 over Big Elkhart Creek

Good

Houston County, Texas · 1.8 MI N of FM 227 · Structure no. 111140AA0426002

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2245 over Big Elkhart Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 2245 over Big Elkhart Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2245
CrossesBig Elkhart Creek
Location1.8 MI N of FM 227
RouteCounty Highway 2245
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.48812, -95.58652
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2019)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2245 over Big Elkhart Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2245 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 2245 over Big Elkhart Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is CR 2245 over Big Elkhart Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2245 over Big Elkhart Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.