US Bridges

CR 217 over US 80

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.10 MI E of FM 548 · Structure no. 181300009504108

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
116 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,540
2009 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 217 over US 80 is a concrete frame carrying CR 217 over US 80 in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 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 1,540 vehicles a day, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 217
CrossesUS 80
Location1.10 MI E of FM 548
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.74097, -96.42981
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,540 (2009)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 217 over US 80 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 217 over US 80 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 217 over US 80 carry?

About 1,540 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is CR 217 over US 80?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 217 over US 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.