US Bridges

CR 200 over Little Bear Creek

FairPosted for load

Williamson County, Texas · 4.70 MI N of SH 29 · Structure no. 142460AA0107002

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
928
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 200 over Little Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 200 over Little Bear Creek in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 89 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 928 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,185 by 2030. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR 200
CrossesLittle Bear Creek
Location4.70 MI N of SH 29
RouteCounty Highway 200
StateTexas
Coordinates30.73731, -97.93658
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic928 (2020)
Projected traffic1,185 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 200 over Little Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is CR 200 over Little Bear 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 200 over Little Bear Creek carry?

About 928 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 200 over Little Bear Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 200 over Little Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.