US Bridges

CR 211 over Pin Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 1.10 MI NW of FM 73 · Structure no. 091470AA0183002

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 211 over Pin Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 211 over Pin Oak Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 211
CrossesPin Oak Creek
Location1.10 MI NW of FM 73
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.80169, -96.63686
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$418,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 211 over Pin Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 211 over Pin Oak 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 211 over Pin Oak Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 211 over Pin Oak Creek?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 211 over Pin Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.