CO RD 215 over West Bernard Creek
PoorPosted for loadWharton County, Texas · 0.93 MI S of CO RD 324 · Structure no. 132410AA0272001
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 86 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CO RD 215 over West Bernard Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 215 over West Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CO RD 215 over West Bernard Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is CO RD 215 over West Bernard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does CO RD 215 over West Bernard Creek carry?
About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CO RD 215 over West Bernard Creek?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CO RD 215 over West Bernard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.