US Bridges

SH 211 over Medio Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 3.5 MI N of FM 1957 · Structure no. 151630354403175

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 211 over Medio Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 211 over Medio Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,725 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 211
CrossesMedio Creek
Location3.5 MI N of FM 1957
RouteState Highway 211
StateTexas
Coordinates29.46393, -98.80849
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,375 (2023)
Projected traffic4,725 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 211 over Medio Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 211 over Medio Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 211 over Medio Creek carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SH 211 over Medio Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 211 over Medio Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.