US Bridges

CR 228/BRIAR CR RD over Briar Creek

Good

Young County, Texas · 0.45 MI S of Indian Mnd · Structure no. 032520AA0228001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 228/BRIAR CR RD over Briar Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 228/BRIAR CR RD over Briar Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 228/BRIAR CR RD
CrossesBriar Creek
Location0.45 MI S of Indian Mnd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYoung County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.20965, -98.6303
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2036
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 CR 228/BRIAR CR RD over Briar Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 228/BRIAR CR RD over Briar Creek 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 228/BRIAR CR RD over Briar Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 228/BRIAR CR RD over Briar Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 228/BRIAR CR RD over Briar Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.