US Bridges

CR 205 over Bullfrog Creek

Good

Lee County, Texas · 1.9 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 141440AA0187005

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

About this bridge

CR 205 over Bullfrog Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 205 over 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 202 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 205
CrossesBullfrog Creek
Location1.9 MI SW of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 205
StateTexas
Coordinates30.17108, -96.9983
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 Bullfrog Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 205 over Bullfrog Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 205 over Bullfrog Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 205 over Bullfrog Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 205 over Bullfrog Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.