US Bridges

CR 261 over Rhymes Creek

Fair

Karnes County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 887 · Structure no. 161290AA0261001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 261 over Rhymes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 261 over Rhymes Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2035. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 261
CrossesRhymes Creek
Location0.10 MI S of FM 887
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.07204, -97.85237
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic75 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 261 over Rhymes Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 261 over Rhymes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 261 over Rhymes Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 261 over Rhymes Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 261 over Rhymes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.