US Bridges

CR 221 over Pin Oak Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 0.55 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 141440AA0013001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
155
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 221 over Pin Oak Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 221 over Pin Oak Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 155 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 221
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location0.55 MI SE of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 221
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12172, -96.91071
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic155 (2015)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 221 over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 221 over Pin Oak 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 221 over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 155 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 221 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns CR 221 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.