US Bridges

CR 111 over Irrigation Canal

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.80 MI SW of SH 71 · Structure no. 130450AA0111001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,610
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 111 over Irrigation Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 111 over Irrigation Canal in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,610 vehicles a day, roughly 50% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCR 111
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location0.80 MI SW of SH 71
RouteCounty Highway 111
StateTexas
Coordinates29.50437, -96.43992
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,610 (2018)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2038
Trucks50%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 111 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 111 over Irrigation Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 111 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 4,610 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 50% are trucks.

How long is CR 111 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 111 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.