CR 256 over Red Mud Creek
PoorPosted for loadJones County, Texas · 1.7 MI E of US 277 · Structure no. 081280AA0117001
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 66 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 256 over Red Mud Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 256 over Red Mud Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 83 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 256 over Red Mud Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is CR 256 over Red Mud Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CR 256 over Red Mud Creek carry?
About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is CR 256 over Red Mud Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 256 over Red Mud Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.