US Bridges

CR 235 over Cattail Creek

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 171660AA0378001

Built
1989
36 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 235 over Cattail Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 235 over Cattail Creek in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1989 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 235
CrossesCattail Creek
Location1.6 MI W of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 235
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.75411, -97.01048
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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 235 over Cattail Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 235 over Cattail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 235 over Cattail Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 235 over Cattail Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 235 over Cattail Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.