US Bridges

CR 115 (washburn) over Seals Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 0.80 MI SE of FM 671 · Structure no. 140280AA0258001

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
241
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 (washburn) over Seals Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 115 (washburn) over Seals Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 241 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 115 (washburn)
CrossesSeals Creek
Location0.80 MI SE of FM 671
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.73957, -97.69611
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic241 (2020)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 115 (washburn) over Seals Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 115 (washburn) over Seals 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 115 (washburn) over Seals Creek carry?

About 241 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 115 (washburn) over Seals Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 (washburn) over Seals Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.