US Bridges

CR 212/MILLER Bend over Ratliff Branch

Good

Young County, Texas · 0.32 MI N of FM 209 · Structure no. 032520AA0212003

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 212/MILLER Bend over Ratliff Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 212/MILLER Bend over Ratliff Branch in Young County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 53 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 212/MILLER Bend
CrossesRatliff Branch
Location0.32 MI N of FM 209
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.08892, -98.75462
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 CR 212/MILLER Bend over Ratliff Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 212/MILLER Bend over Ratliff Branch 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 CR 212/MILLER Bend over Ratliff Branch carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 212/MILLER Bend over Ratliff Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 212/MILLER Bend over Ratliff Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.