US Bridges

CR 216 over Rabbs Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 1.7 MI S of CR 217 · Structure no. 141440AA0216003

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 216 over Rabbs Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 216 over Rabbs Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 216
CrossesRabbs Creek
Location1.7 MI S of CR 217
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.11799, -96.94025
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 216 over Rabbs Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 216 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 216 over Rabbs Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 216 over Rabbs Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 216 over Rabbs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.