US Bridges

CO RD 211 over West Bernard Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 4.40 MI N of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410AA0744001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
157
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 211 over West Bernard Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 211 over West Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older 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 157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 211
CrossesWest Bernard Creek
Location4.40 MI N of FM 1161
RouteCounty Highway 211
StateTexas
Coordinates29.45513, -96.13757
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic157 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 211 over West Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 211 over West Bernard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 211 over West Bernard Creek carry?

About 157 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 211 over West Bernard Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 211 over West Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.