US Bridges

CO RD 211 over Clarks Branch

FairPosted for load

Wharton County, Texas · 2.2 MI N of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410AA0744002

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

About this bridge

CO RD 211 over Clarks Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CO RD 211 over Clarks Branch 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 157 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 211
CrossesClarks Branch
Location2.2 MI N of FM 1161
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.42745, -96.14959
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 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 closed13 mi (21 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 Clarks Branch built?

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

What condition is CO RD 211 over Clarks 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 211 over Clarks Branch carry?

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

How long is CO RD 211 over Clarks Branch?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 211 over Clarks Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.