US Bridges

CR 144 over Hords Creek Branch

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 0.60 MI S of SH 206 · Structure no. 230420AA0441001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 144 over Hords Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 144 over Hords Creek Branch in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 144
CrossesHords Creek Branch
Location0.60 MI S of SH 206
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.86357, -99.38199
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 144 over Hords Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 144 over Hords Creek Branch 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 144 over Hords Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 144 over Hords Creek Branch?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 144 over Hords Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.