US Bridges

CR 140 (wattsvlle) over Copperas Creek

Good

Caldwell County, Texas · 2.00 MI NE of FM 1322 · Structure no. 140280AA0140001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 140 (wattsvlle) over Copperas Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 140 (wattsvlle) over Copperas Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 140 (wattsvlle)
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location2.00 MI NE of FM 1322
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.75352, -97.57089
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 140 (wattsvlle) over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 140 (wattsvlle) over Copperas 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 140 (wattsvlle) over Copperas Creek carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 140 (wattsvlle) over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 140 (wattsvlle) over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.