US Bridges

CR 1135 over Old Zion Creek

Fair

Houston County, Texas · 2.7 MI NE of FM 1733 · Structure no. 111140AA0166002

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1135 over Old Zion Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1135 over Old Zion Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2042. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1135
CrossesOld Zion Creek
Location2.7 MI NE of FM 1733
RouteCounty Highway 1135
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.42858, -95.21113
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2023)
Projected traffic32 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$22,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1135 over Old Zion Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1135 over Old Zion 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1135 over Old Zion Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1135 over Old Zion Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1135 over Old Zion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.