US Bridges

CO RD 213 over West Bernard Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.94 MI N of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410AA0213001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
62
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 213 over West Bernard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 213 over West Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 62 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 213
CrossesWest Bernard Creek
Location0.94 MI N of FM 1161
RouteCounty Highway 213
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41333, -96.11165
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic62 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO RD 213 over West Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 213 over West Bernard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 213 over West Bernard Creek carry?

About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 213 over West Bernard Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 213 over West Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.