US Bridges

CR 185 over Dead Horse Creek Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 2.10 MI N of FM 2526 · Structure no. 230680AA0185002

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 185 over Dead Horse Creek Branch is a masonry culvert carrying CR 185 over Dead Horse Creek Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 185
CrossesDead Horse Creek Branch
Location2.10 MI N of FM 2526
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.30954, -98.93107
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 185 over Dead Horse Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 185 over Dead Horse 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 185 over Dead Horse Creek Branch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 185 over Dead Horse Creek Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 185 over Dead Horse Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.