SH 205 over Little High Point Creek
FairPosted for loadKaufman County, Texas · 4.65 MI NW of US 80 · Structure no. 181300045102003
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 171 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,046
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 205 over Little High Point Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 205 over Little High Point Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 89 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 13,046 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,544 by 2042. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 205 over Little High Point Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is SH 205 over Little High Point 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SH 205 over Little High Point Creek carry?
About 13,046 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 205 over Little High Point Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SH 205 over Little High Point Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.