US Bridges

CR 515 over Partridge Creek

FairPosted for load

Hamilton County, Texas · 1.75 MI S of FM 221 · Structure no. 090980AA0331001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 515 over Partridge Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 515 over Partridge Creek in Hamilton County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 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 515
CrossesPartridge Creek
Location1.75 MI S of FM 221
RouteCounty Highway 515
CountyHamilton County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.58734, -98.22115
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2016)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 515 over Partridge Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 515 over Partridge 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 515 over Partridge Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 515 over Partridge Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 515 over Partridge Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.