US Bridges

SH 202 over Blanco Creek

Fair

Refugio County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of US 183 · Structure no. 161960044704029

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
672 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,023
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 202 over Blanco Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 202 over Blanco Creek in Refugio County, Texas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 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 1,023 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,432 by 2042. The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 202
CrossesBlanco Creek
Location3.2 MI W of US 183
RouteState Highway 202
CountyRefugio County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.34507, -97.3339
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+11 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length672 ft (204.8 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,023 (2022)
Projected traffic1,432 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 202 over Blanco Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 202 over Blanco 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 202 over Blanco Creek carry?

About 1,023 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SH 202 over Blanco Creek?

The structure is 672 ft (204.8 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 202 over Blanco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.