US Bridges

CR 1301(YANCEY Rd) over Tehuacana Creek

Good

Frio County, Texas · 0.3 MI S of Medina C/L · Structure no. 150830AA0155001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1301(YANCEY Rd) over Tehuacana Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 1301(YANCEY Rd) over Tehuacana Creek in Frio County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 55 by 2033. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1301(YANCEY Rd)
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Medina C/L
RouteCounty Highway 1301
CountyFrio County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.08546, -99.11816
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2013)
Projected traffic55 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 1301(YANCEY Rd) over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1301(YANCEY Rd) over Tehuacana 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1301(YANCEY Rd) over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 1301(YANCEY Rd) over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1301(YANCEY Rd) over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.