US Bridges

CR 123 over North Bedias Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 2.0 MI E of FM 39 · Structure no. 170940AA0347002

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 123 over North Bedias Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 123 over North Bedias Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 123
CrossesNorth Bedias Creek
Location2.0 MI E of FM 39
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.76913, -96.035
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic150 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 123 over North Bedias Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 123 over North Bedias Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 123 over North Bedias Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 123 over North Bedias Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 123 over North Bedias Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.