US Bridges

CR 229 over White Oak Branch

Fair

Nacogdoches County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 111740AA0236001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 229 over White Oak Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 229 over White Oak Branch in Nacogdoches County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2031. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 229
CrossesWhite Oak Branch
Location1.1 MI N of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyNacogdoches County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.61724, -94.58499
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 inspectionApril 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2011)
Projected traffic100 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 229 over White Oak Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 229 over White Oak Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 229 over White Oak Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 229 over White Oak Branch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 229 over White Oak Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.