US Bridges

CO RD 216 over Boone Branch

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 2.71 MI E of US 59 · Structure no. 132410AA0216001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
451
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 216 over Boone Branch is a steel culvert carrying CO RD 216 over Boone Branch in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCO RD 216
CrossesBoone Branch
Location2.71 MI E of US 59
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.40421, -96.00741
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic451 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 216 over Boone Branch built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 216 over Boone Branch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 216 over Boone Branch carry?

About 451 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 216 over Boone Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CO RD 216 over Boone Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.