US Bridges

CR 1155 over Neches River Relief

Good

Houston County, Texas · 0.1 MI SW of Cherokee C/L · Structure no. 111140AA0169003

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1155 over Neches River Relief is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 1155 over Neches River Relief in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesCR 1155
CrossesNeches River Relief
Location0.1 MI SW of Cherokee C/L
RouteCounty Highway 1155
StateTexas
Coordinates31.44073, -95.03785
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2017)
Projected traffic85 by 2037
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 1155 over Neches River Relief built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1155 over Neches River Relief 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 CR 1155 over Neches River Relief carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2017 count).

How long is CR 1155 over Neches River Relief?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1155 over Neches River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.