CR 228 over Caney Creek
PoorPosted for loadWharton County, Texas · 0.74 MI W of FM 102 · Structure no. 132410AA0285001
- Built
- 1991
- 34 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 61 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 228 over Caney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 228 over Caney Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 4 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide.
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 228 over Caney Creek built?
It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 228 over Caney 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 228 over Caney Creek carry?
About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 228 over Caney Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR 228 over Caney Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.