US Bridges

CR 182 (dry CR Rd) over Dry Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.35 MI N of FM 672 · Structure no. 140280AA0155001

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
204
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 182 (dry CR Rd) over Dry Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying CR 182 (dry CR Rd) over Dry Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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.

It carries about 204 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 182 (dry CR Rd)
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.35 MI N of FM 672
RouteCounty Highway 182
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.91946, -97.65375
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic204 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$122,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 182 (dry CR Rd) over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 182 (dry CR Rd) over Dry 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 182 (dry CR Rd) over Dry Creek carry?

About 204 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 182 (dry CR Rd) over Dry Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 182 (dry CR Rd) over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.