US Bridges

CR 116 over Cedar Creek Branch

Good

Falls County, Texas · 1.45 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 090740AA0116001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 116 over Cedar Creek Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 116 over Cedar Creek Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2033. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 116
CrossesCedar Creek Branch
Location1.45 MI W of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 116
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37049, -96.92282
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable 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 loadHL 93
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic75 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 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 116 over Cedar Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 116 over Cedar Creek Branch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 116 over Cedar Creek Branch carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 116 over Cedar Creek Branch?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 116 over Cedar Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.