US Bridges

CR 217 over Rabbs Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 1.6 MI E of FM 448 · Structure no. 141440AA0188001

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 217 over Rabbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 217 over Rabbs Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 42 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 5 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 280 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2027. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 217
CrossesRabbs Creek
Location1.6 MI E of FM 448
RouteCounty Highway 217
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12631, -96.95197
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$31,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 217 over Rabbs Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is CR 217 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 217 over Rabbs Creek carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 217 over Rabbs Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 217 over Rabbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.