US Bridges

CR 256 over Niciper Creek

Good

San Augustine County, Texas · 0.15 MI SW of SH 21 · Structure no. 112030AA0238001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 256 over Niciper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 256 over Niciper Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 256
CrossesNiciper Creek
Location0.15 MI SW of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 256
StateTexas
Coordinates31.50759, -94.25048
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 256 over Niciper Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 256 over Niciper 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 256 over Niciper Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 256 over Niciper Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 256 over Niciper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.