US Bridges

CR 161 over Sweetwater Creek

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of CR 168 · Structure no. 080770AA0110002

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 161 over Sweetwater Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 161 over Sweetwater Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesCR 161
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.5 MI S of CR 168
RouteCounty Highway 161
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54274, -100.17912
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 161 over Sweetwater 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 161 over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 161 over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 161 over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.