US Bridges

CR 1805 over Sims Branch

FairPosted for load

Houston County, Texas · 0.85 MI NE of US 287 · Structure no. 111140AA0252001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1805 over Sims Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 1805 over Sims Branch in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1805
CrossesSims Branch
Location0.85 MI NE of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 1805
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.3708, -95.46246
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1805 over Sims Branch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1805 over Sims Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1805 over Sims Branch carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 1805 over Sims Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1805 over Sims Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.