US Bridges

CR 223 over Little Rabbit Crk TR

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.65 MI W of FM 850 · Structure no. 102120AA0223201

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
143
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 223 over Little Rabbit Crk TR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 223 over Little Rabbit Crk TR in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 116 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 223
CrossesLittle Rabbit Crk TR
Location0.65 MI W of FM 850
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.2785, -95.00077
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2022)
Projected traffic116 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 223 over Little Rabbit Crk TR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 223 over Little Rabbit Crk TR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 223 over Little Rabbit Crk TR carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 223 over Little Rabbit Crk TR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 223 over Little Rabbit Crk TR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.