US Bridges

CR 214 over San Saba River

Good

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of SH 71 · Structure no. 231600AA0306001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
250 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
72
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 214 over San Saba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 214 over San Saba River in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 72 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 214
CrossesSan Saba River
Location0.80 MI E of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 214
StateTexas
Coordinates31.01618, -99.19707
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2022)
Projected traffic24 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 214 over San Saba River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 214 over San Saba River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 214 over San Saba River carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 214 over San Saba River?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 214 over San Saba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.