US Bridges

CR 161 - Pct 4 over Henshaw Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.25 MI W of US 281 · Structure no. 020730AA0161001

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
85
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 161 - Pct 4 over Henshaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 161 - Pct 4 over Henshaw Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 161 - Pct 4
CrossesHenshaw Creek
Location0.25 MI W of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.36419, -98.17835
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 161 - Pct 4 over Henshaw Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 161 - Pct 4 over Henshaw 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 161 - Pct 4 over Henshaw Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 161 - Pct 4 over Henshaw Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 161 - Pct 4 over Henshaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.