US Bridges

CR 216 over Cedar Hollow

Fair

Llano County, Texas · 2.35 MI N of FM 2241 · Structure no. 141500AA0552002

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 216 over Cedar Hollow is a concrete culvert carrying CR 216 over Cedar Hollow in Llano County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 104 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesCR 216
CrossesCedar Hollow
Location2.35 MI N of FM 2241
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyLlano County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.84639, -98.57653
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic42 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 216 over Cedar Hollow built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 216 over Cedar Hollow 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 216 over Cedar Hollow carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 216 over Cedar Hollow?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 216 over Cedar Hollow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.