US Bridges

CR 230 over Lake Tyler E South Cove

Fair

Smith County, Texas · 1.00 MI N of FM 345 · Structure no. 102120AA0230102

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,022
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 230 over Lake Tyler E South Cove is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 230 over Lake Tyler E South Cove in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,022 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2028. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 230
CrossesLake Tyler E South Cove
Location1.00 MI N of FM 345
RouteCounty Highway 230
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.23189, -95.10636
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,022 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 230 over Lake Tyler E South Cove built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 230 over Lake Tyler E South Cove 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 230 over Lake Tyler E South Cove carry?

About 1,022 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 230 over Lake Tyler E South Cove?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 230 over Lake Tyler E South Cove?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.