US Bridges

CR 101 over Palo Blanco Creek

Good

Brooks County, Texas · 0.70 MI N of SH 285 · Structure no. 210240AA0130001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
415
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 101 over Palo Blanco Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 101 over Palo Blanco Creek in Brooks County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 415 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 101
CrossesPalo Blanco Creek
Location0.70 MI N of SH 285
RouteCounty Highway 101
StateTexas
Coordinates27.23879, -98.15557
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic415 (2024)
Projected traffic158 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 101 over Palo Blanco Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 101 over Palo Blanco 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 101 over Palo Blanco Creek carry?

About 415 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 101 over Palo Blanco Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 101 over Palo Blanco Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.