US Bridges

CR 221 over Bitter Creek

Good

Nolan County, Texas · 1.50 MI E of FM 1856 · Structure no. 081770AA0221002

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 221 over Bitter Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 221 over Bitter Creek in Nolan 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 12 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 221
CrossesBitter Creek
Location1.50 MI E of FM 1856
RouteCounty Highway 221
StateTexas
Coordinates32.46413, -100.30751
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 221 over Bitter Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 221 over Bitter Creek 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 221 over Bitter Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 221 over Bitter Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 221 over Bitter Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.