US Bridges

SH 112 over North Fork Leon River

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of SH 6 · Structure no. 230680000704055

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 112 over North Fork Leon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 112 over North Fork Leon River in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 85 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 6 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 12,129 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,826 by 2038. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 112
CrossesNorth Fork Leon River
Location0.40 MI E of SH 6
RouteState Highway 112
StateTexas
Coordinates32.40176, -98.81082
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,129 (2023)
Projected traffic15,826 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 112 over North Fork Leon River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SH 112 over North Fork Leon River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 112 over North Fork Leon River carry?

About 12,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 112 over North Fork Leon River?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns SH 112 over North Fork Leon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.