US Bridges

CR 253 over Niciper Creek

Fair

San Augustine County, Texas · 0.02 MI S of SH 21 · Structure no. 112030AA0253001

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 253 over Niciper Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 253 over Niciper Creek in San Augustine County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 105 by 2035. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 253
CrossesNiciper Creek
Location0.02 MI S of SH 21
RouteCounty Highway 253
CountySan Augustine County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.51093, -94.24195
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2015)
Projected traffic105 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 253 over Niciper Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 253 over Niciper 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 253 over Niciper Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 253 over Niciper Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 253 over Niciper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.