US Bridges

CR 1115 over Trib of Steele Creek

Good

Bosque County, Texas · 1.75 MI E of CR 1120 · Structure no. 090180AA0256002

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

About this bridge

CR 1115 over Trib of Steele Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1115 over Trib of 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 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 125 by 2036. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 1115
CrossesTrib of Steele Creek
Location1.75 MI E of CR 1120
RouteCounty Highway 1115
StateTexas
Coordinates31.99901, -97.58335
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2020)
Projected traffic125 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 Trib of Steele Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1115 over Trib of Steele 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1115 over Trib of Steele Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 1115 over Trib of Steele Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1115 over Trib of Steele Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.