US Bridges

CR228/HORSESHOE Lk over West Fork Pond CR

Good

Wichita County, Texas · 0.6 MI S of Spur 370 · Structure no. 032430AA0228001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR228/HORSESHOE Lk over West Fork Pond CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR228/HORSESHOE Lk over West Fork Pond CR in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR228/HORSESHOE Lk
CrossesWest Fork Pond CR
Location0.6 MI S of Spur 370
RouteCounty Highway 228
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.93678, -98.61705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2020)
Projected traffic360 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 CR228/HORSESHOE Lk over West Fork Pond CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR228/HORSESHOE Lk over West Fork Pond CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR228/HORSESHOE Lk over West Fork Pond CR carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR228/HORSESHOE Lk over West Fork Pond CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR228/HORSESHOE Lk over West Fork Pond CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.