US Bridges

CR 194 (hector Rd) over Gravelly Creek

Good

Bastrop County, Texas · 1.1 MI E of FM 2104 · Structure no. 140110AA0194501

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
53
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 194 (hector Rd) over Gravelly Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 194 (hector Rd) over Gravelly Creek in Bastrop County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 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, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 114 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 194 (hector Rd)
CrossesGravelly Creek
Location1.1 MI E of FM 2104
StateTexas
Coordinates30.05771, -97.09089
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic53 (2020)
Projected traffic114 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 194 (hector Rd) over Gravelly Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 194 (hector Rd) over Gravelly 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 194 (hector Rd) over Gravelly Creek carry?

About 53 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 194 (hector Rd) over Gravelly Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 194 (hector Rd) over Gravelly Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.