US Bridges

CR 201 over Post Oak Creek

Good

Jones County, Texas · 0.2 MI NE CR 209 · Structure no. 081280AA0201001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 201 over Post Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 201 over Post Oak Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 201
CrossesPost Oak Creek
Location0.2 MI NE CR 209
RouteCounty Highway 201
StateTexas
Coordinates32.81322, -99.62196
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 201 over Post Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 201 over Post Oak 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 201 over Post Oak Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 201 over Post Oak Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 201 over Post Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.