US Bridges

CR 121 over Honey Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Texas · 1.20 MI NW of US 281 · Structure no. 090980AA0171001

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 121 over Honey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 121 over Honey Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 6 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 121
CrossesHoney Creek
Location1.20 MI NW of US 281
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92286, -98.07933
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2016)
Projected traffic65 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 121 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 121 over Honey 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 121 over Honey Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 121 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 121 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.