US Bridges

CR 224 over Small Greens Creek Trib

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 1.15 MI SW of CR 226 · Structure no. 141440AA0191001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
367
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 224 over Small Greens Creek Trib is a steel culvert carrying CR 224 over Small Greens Creek Trib in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 367 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 224
CrossesSmall Greens Creek Trib
Location1.15 MI SW of CR 226
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.13569, -96.89177
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic367 (2020)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 224 over Small Greens Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 224 over Small Greens Creek Trib 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 224 over Small Greens Creek Trib carry?

About 367 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 224 over Small Greens Creek Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 224 over Small Greens Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.