US Bridges

CR 2231 over Big Cypress Creek

Fair

Morris County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of FM 557 · Structure no. 191720AA0216001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2231 over Big Cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2231 over Big Cypress Creek in Morris County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2033. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2231
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location1.2 MI N of FM 557
RouteCounty Highway 2231
CountyMorris County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.91285, -94.73538
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2023)
Projected traffic236 by 2033
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2231 over Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2231 over Big Cypress 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2231 over Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 2231 over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2231 over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.