US Bridges

CR 154 over Betty Logan Creek

PoorPosted for load

Coleman County, Texas · 0.95 MI NE of SH 206 · Structure no. 230420AA0457002

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 154 over Betty Logan Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 154 over Betty Logan Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 46 ft (14 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 154
CrossesBetty Logan Creek
Location0.95 MI NE of SH 206
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9421, -99.31731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 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 154 over Betty Logan Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 154 over Betty Logan Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 154 over Betty Logan Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 154 over Betty Logan Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 154 over Betty Logan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.