US Bridges

CR121RKHARBR Pct 1 over Fall Branch

Good

Hood County, Texas · 0.20 Mi. E. of SH 144 · Structure no. 021120AA0580001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
716
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR121RKHARBR Pct 1 over Fall Branch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR121RKHARBR Pct 1 over Fall Branch in Hood County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 716 vehicles a day, projected to reach 740 by 2029. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 29 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR121RKHARBR Pct 1
CrossesFall Branch
Location0.20 Mi. E. of SH 144
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyHood County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41218, -97.78578
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic716 (2024)
Projected traffic740 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR121RKHARBR Pct 1 over Fall Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR121RKHARBR Pct 1 over Fall Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR121RKHARBR Pct 1 over Fall Branch carry?

About 716 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR121RKHARBR Pct 1 over Fall Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR121RKHARBR Pct 1 over Fall Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.