US Bridges

CR 280 over Iatan Creek

Fair

Mitchell County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of IH 20 · Structure no. 081680AA0151002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 280 over Iatan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 280 over Iatan Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2027. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 280
CrossesIatan Creek
Location0.7 MI N of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 280
CountyMitchell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.34576, -101.14466
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 280 over Iatan Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 280 over Iatan 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 280 over Iatan Creek carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 280 over Iatan Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 280 over Iatan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.