US Bridges

CR 216 over Sweetwater Creek Trib

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of IH 20 · Structure no. 081770AA0216002

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 216 over Sweetwater Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying CR 216 over Sweetwater Creek Trib in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 168 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 216
CrossesSweetwater Creek Trib
Location0.60 MI S of IH 20
RouteCounty Highway 216
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43856, -100.41295
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2020)
Projected traffic168 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 216 over Sweetwater Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 216 over Sweetwater Creek Trib 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 216 over Sweetwater Creek Trib carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 216 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 216 over Sweetwater Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.