US Bridges

CR 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek

PoorPosted for load

Houston County, Texas · 5.5 MI E of FM 227 · Structure no. 111140AA0167002

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1170 (usfs 511)
CrossesSikes Creek
Location5.5 MI E of FM 227
RouteCounty Highway 1170
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44432, -95.09414
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2013)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1170 (usfs 511) over Sikes Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.