US Bridges

CR 223 over Small Greens Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 2.9 MI SE of US 77 · Structure no. 141440AA0189001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 223 over Small Greens Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 223 over Small Greens Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 223
CrossesSmall Greens Creek
Location2.9 MI SE of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.12464, -96.88884
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2020)
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$14,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 223 over Small Greens Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 223 over Small Greens 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 223 over Small Greens Creek carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 223 over Small Greens Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 223 over Small Greens Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.