US Bridges

CR 3315 over Worley Br

FairPosted for load

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 747 · Structure no. 100370AA3315101

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3315 over Worley Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3315 over Worley Br in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 3315
CrossesWorley Br
Location0.6 MI W of FM 747
RouteCounty Highway 3315
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9546, -95.42236
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3315 over Worley Br built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3315 over Worley Br 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 3315 over Worley Br carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 3315 over Worley Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3315 over Worley Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.