CR 101 over San Domingo Creek

FairPosted for load

Bee County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of CR 104 · Structure no. 160130AA0323001

Built: 1945; 80 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected April 2023
Type: Slab; Concrete Continuous
Length: 60 ft; 3 main spans
Daily traffic: 45; 2015 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over San Domingo Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 101 over San Domingo Creek in Bee County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 101

CrossesSan Domingo Creek

Location0.40 MI S of CR 104

RouteCounty Highway 101

CountyBee County

StateTexas

Coordinates28.5249, -97.79669

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection	8 Very Good	No problems noted.

Last inspectionApril 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles

Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating36 US tons

Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans3

Design loadUnknown

Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)

Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)

Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)

Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2015)

Projected traffic50 by 2035

Trucks0%

Lanes on structure1

Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)

TollOn a free road

National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency

Maintained byCounty Highway Agency

Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation

Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength

Estimated improvement cost$17,000

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 101 over San Domingo Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 over San Domingo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 101 over San Domingo Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 101 over San Domingo Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 101 over San Domingo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.