US Bridges

CR 227 over Valley Creek

FairPosted for load

Runnels County, Texas · 0.45 MI SW of SH 153 · Structure no. 072000AA0227039

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
113 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 227 over Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 227 over Valley Creek in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 227
CrossesValley Creek
Location0.45 MI SW of SH 153
RouteCounty Highway 227
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.0425, -100.11862
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.
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$32,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 227 over Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 227 over Valley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 227 over Valley Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 227 over Valley Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns CR 227 over Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.