US Bridges

CR 225 over Cibolo Creek

FairPosted for load

Wilson County, Texas · 1.75 MI W of SH 123 · Structure no. 152470AA0217003

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Other
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
149
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 225 over Cibolo Creek is a other other carrying CR 225 over Cibolo Creek in Wilson County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 149 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 225
CrossesCibolo Creek
Location1.75 MI W of SH 123
RouteCounty Highway 225
CountyWilson County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.12651, -97.96974
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialOther
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic149 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 225 over Cibolo Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 225 over Cibolo 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 225 over Cibolo Creek carry?

About 149 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 225 over Cibolo Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 225 over Cibolo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.