US Bridges

CO RD 122 over Bucksnag Creek

Good

Colorado County, Texas · 0.60 MI SW of FM 1693 · Structure no. 130450AA0424001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Concrete
Length
58 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 122 over Bucksnag Creek is a concrete other carrying CO RD 122 over Bucksnag Creek in Colorado County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2038. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCO RD 122
CrossesBucksnag Creek
Location0.60 MI SW of FM 1693
RouteCounty Highway 122
StateTexas
Coordinates29.41274, -96.50295
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 typeOther
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 122 over Bucksnag Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 122 over Bucksnag Creek 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 CO RD 122 over Bucksnag Creek carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 122 over Bucksnag Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 122 over Bucksnag Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.