US Bridges

CR 191 over W Fk Clear Creek

FairPosted for load

Brown County, Texas · 0.90 MI E of CR 155 · Structure no. 230250AA0154001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 191 over W Fk Clear Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying CR 191 over W Fk Clear Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 191
CrossesW Fk Clear Creek
Location0.90 MI E of CR 155
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.65639, -99.134
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$98,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 191 over W Fk Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 191 over W Fk Clear 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 191 over W Fk Clear Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 191 over W Fk Clear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 191 over W Fk Clear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.