US Bridges

CR 2126 over Dead Horse Creek Trib

Fair

Hill County, Texas · 0.50 MI SE of FM 1534 · Structure no. 091100AA0819001

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2126 over Dead Horse Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2126 over Dead Horse Creek Trib in Hill County, Texas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 54 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2126
CrossesDead Horse Creek Trib
Location0.50 MI SE of FM 1534
RouteCounty Highway 2126
CountyHill County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.92919, -97.24121
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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2126 over Dead Horse Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2126 over Dead Horse Creek Trib 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2126 over Dead Horse Creek Trib carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 2126 over Dead Horse Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2126 over Dead Horse Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.