US Bridges

Fdr 200 over Briar Creek

Fair

Walker County, Texas · 10.3 MI S of US190 · Structure no. 081304000003039

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
1990 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 200 over Briar Creek is a concrete frame carrying Fdr 200 over Briar Creek in Walker 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2010. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 200
CrossesBriar Creek
Location10.3 MI S of US190
RouteFederal Lands Road 200.7
CountyWalker County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.62404, -95.37675
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (1990)
Projected traffic60 by 2010
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$400 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 200 over Briar Creek built?

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

What condition is Fdr 200 over Briar 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 Fdr 200 over Briar Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (1990 count).

How long is Fdr 200 over Briar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 200 over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service and maintained by the County Highway Agency.