US Bridges

Carancahua (CR201) over Boating Canal

Good

Matagorda County, Texas · 0.46 MI W of FM 457 · Structure no. 131580AA0412002

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,196
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carancahua (CR201) over Boating Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carancahua (CR201) over Boating Canal in Matagorda County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCarancahua (CR201)
CrossesBoating Canal
Location0.46 MI W of FM 457
RouteCounty Highway 412
CountyMatagorda County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.78026, -95.63202
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2022)
Projected traffic78 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carancahua (CR201) over Boating Canal built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carancahua (CR201) over Boating Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Carancahua (CR201) over Boating Canal carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Carancahua (CR201) over Boating Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Carancahua (CR201) over Boating Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.