US Bridges

CR 160 over Clear Fork Brazos River

Good

Fisher County, Texas · 3.6 MI E of FM 1085 · Structure no. 080770AA0322001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 160 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 160 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 11 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 160
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location3.6 MI E of FM 1085
RouteCounty Highway 160
StateTexas
Coordinates32.66542, -100.1587
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 160 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 160 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 160 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 160 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 160 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.