US Bridges

Old State HWY 135 over Prairie CR

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 2.85 MI N of FM 1252 · Structure no. 100930AA0119001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old State HWY 135 over Prairie CR is a concrete culvert carrying Old State HWY 135 over Prairie CR in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld State HWY 135
CrossesPrairie CR
Location2.85 MI N of FM 1252
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.48029, -94.96711
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$100,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old State HWY 135 over Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old State HWY 135 over Prairie CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old State HWY 135 over Prairie CR carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Old State HWY 135 over Prairie CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Old State HWY 135 over Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.