US Bridges

CR 115 over Clear Fork Brazos River

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 1.4 MI S of US 180 · Structure no. 080770AA0361002

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 115 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 5 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 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 115
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location1.4 MI S of US 180
RouteCounty Highway 115
StateTexas
Coordinates32.7416, -100.27963
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 115 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 115 over Clear Fork Brazos River 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 115 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

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

How long is CR 115 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.