US Bridges

CR 111 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek

FairPosted for load

Erath County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of SH 108 · Structure no. 020730AA0111001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Orthotropic
Steel
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 111 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek is a steel orthotropic carrying CR 111 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 111 - Pct 4
CrossesBarton Creek
Location0.9 MI W of SH 108
RouteCounty Highway 111
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36963, -98.34989
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOrthotropic
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 111 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 111 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 111 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 111 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 111 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.