US Bridges

CR 206 over Colorado River

Good

Mitchell County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of FM 1229 · Structure no. 081680AA0204001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 206 over Colorado River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 206 over Colorado River in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1989, 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 206
CrossesColorado River
Location1.6 MI N of FM 1229
RouteCounty Highway 206
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44194, -100.94874
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 206 over Colorado River built?

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

What condition is CR 206 over Colorado River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 206 over Colorado River carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 206 over Colorado River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 206 over Colorado River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.