US Bridges

CR 211 over Hondo Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 462 · Structure no. 151630AA0347001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 211 over Hondo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 211 over Hondo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 210 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 211
CrossesHondo Creek
Location0.5 MI W of FM 462
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.59106, -99.25313
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2020)
Projected traffic210 by 2035
Trucks0%
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

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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 211 over Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 211 over Hondo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 211 over Hondo Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 211 over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 211 over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.