US Bridges

CR 1115 over Steele Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of CR 1120 · Structure no. 090180AA0256001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
71 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1115 over Steele Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1115 over Steele Creek in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2036. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1115
CrossesSteele Creek
Location1.3 MI E of CR 1120
RouteCounty Highway 1115
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00171, -97.58897
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2020)
Projected traffic85 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1115 over Steele Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1115 over Steele 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1115 over Steele Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 1115 over Steele Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1115 over Steele Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.