US Bridges

CR 1051 over Tehuacana Creek Branch

Fair

Freestone County, Texas · 0.23 MI SW of FM 80 · Structure no. 170820AA0353004

Built
2011
14 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1051 over Tehuacana Creek Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1051 over Tehuacana Creek Branch in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 2011 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2031. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1051
CrossesTehuacana Creek Branch
Location0.23 MI SW of FM 80
RouteCounty Highway 1051
CountyFreestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82271, -96.31767
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic80 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1051 over Tehuacana Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 1051 over Tehuacana Creek Branch 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 1051 over Tehuacana Creek Branch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 1051 over Tehuacana Creek Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1051 over Tehuacana Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.