US Bridges

CR 4115 over Br of Mustang Creek

PoorPosted for load

Bosque County, Texas · 0.95 MI NE of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180AA0140001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 4115 over Br of Mustang Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 4115 over Br of Mustang Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 4115
CrossesBr of Mustang Creek
Location0.95 MI NE of SH 22
RouteCounty Highway 4115
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82651, -97.79316
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating11 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2016)
Projected traffic45 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 4115 over Br of Mustang Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 4115 over Br of Mustang Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 4115 over Br of Mustang Creek carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 4115 over Br of Mustang Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 4115 over Br of Mustang Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.