US Bridges

CR 1500 over Walnut CR

Fair

Henderson County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 753 · Structure no. 101080AA1500101

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1500 over Walnut CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1500 over Walnut CR in Henderson County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2038. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1500
CrossesWalnut CR
Location0.7 MI W of FM 753
RouteCounty Highway 1500
CountyHenderson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.17903, -95.92636
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2038
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$20,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1500 over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is CR 1500 over Walnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1500 over Walnut CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 1500 over Walnut CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1500 over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.