US Bridges

CR 208 over Bullfrog Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 3.15 MI NE of FM 2239 · Structure no. 141440AA0018002

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 208 over Bullfrog Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 208 over Bullfrog Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 40 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 208
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location3.15 MI NE of FM 2239
RouteCounty Highway 208
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15337, -96.97264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 208 over Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is CR 208 over Bullfrog 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 208 over Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 208 over Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 208 over Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.