US Bridges

CR 205 over Rabbs Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 3.3 MI SW of US 290 · Structure no. 141440AA0187006

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
202
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 205 over Rabbs Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 205 over Rabbs Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 205
CrossesRabbs Creek
Location3.3 MI SW of US 290
RouteCounty Highway 205
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.15694, -97.01617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 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 Rabbs Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 205 over Rabbs 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 Rabbs Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 205 over Rabbs Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 205 over Rabbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.