CR 124 over Copperas Creek

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Comanche County, Texas · 2.90 MI N of SH 16 · Structure no. 230470AA0154001

Built: 2012; 13 years old
Condition: Good; inspected April 2023
Type: Other; Prestressed Concrete
Length: 60 ft; 1 main span
Daily traffic: 50; 2013 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 over Copperas Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 124 over Copperas Creek in Comanche 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 124

CrossesCopperas Creek

Location2.90 MI N of SH 16

RouteCounty Highway 124

CountyComanche County

StateTexas

Coordinates32.07595, -98.80616

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Deck	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Superstructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Substructure	8 Very Good	No problems noted.
Channel and channel protection	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionApril 2023

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles

Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating60 US tons

Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther

MaterialPrestressed Concrete

DeckConcrete, precast panels

Main spans1

Design loadHL 93

Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)

Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)

Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)

Roadway width23 ft (7.1 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 closed6.2 mi (10 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 124 over Copperas Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 124 over Copperas 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 124 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 124 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 124 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.