US Bridges

CR 205 over Little Bullfrog Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 1.3 MI S of US 290 · Structure no. 141440AA0187004

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 205 over Little Bullfrog Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 205 over Little Bullfrog Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 205
CrossesLittle Bullfrog Creek
Location1.3 MI S of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17543, -96.9901
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic202 (2015)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 205 over Little Bullfrog Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 205 over Little 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 205 over Little Bullfrog Creek carry?

About 202 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 205 over Little Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 205 over Little Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.