US Bridges

CR 175 over Jimmys Creek Branch

Fair

Comanche County, Texas · 4.25 MI W of FM 1689 · Structure no. 230470AA0108003

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 175 over Jimmys Creek Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 175 over Jimmys Creek Branch in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 65 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 5 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 175
CrossesJimmys Creek Branch
Location4.25 MI W of FM 1689
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91781, -98.78224
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 175 over Jimmys Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 175 over Jimmys 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 175 over Jimmys Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 175 over Jimmys Creek Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 175 over Jimmys Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.