US Bridges

CR 1225 over Neches River

Good

Anderson County, Texas · 7.60 MI E of FM 323 · Structure no. 100010AA1225001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
17
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1225 over Neches River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1225 over Neches River in Anderson 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 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 17 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesCR 1225
CrossesNeches River
Location7.60 MI E of FM 323
RouteCounty Highway 1225
StateTexas
Coordinates31.71808, -95.34237
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$18,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1225 over Neches River built?

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

What condition is CR 1225 over Neches River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1225 over Neches River carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1225 over Neches River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1225 over Neches River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.