US Bridges

CR 1606 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 1.2 MI NE of SH 22 · Structure no. 090180AA0405001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
126 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1606 over Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 1606 over Rocky 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 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1606
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.2 MI NE of SH 22
RouteCounty Highway 1606
CountyBosque County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87418, -97.41486
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic65 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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$575,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1606 over Rocky Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1606 over Rocky 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 1606 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 1606 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1606 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.