US Bridges

CR 2126 over Sims Branch

GoodPosted for load

Houston County, Texas · 0.8 MI S of FM 2663 · Structure no. 111140AA9803001

Built
1990
35 years old, rebuilt 2021
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2126 over Sims Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2126 over Sims Branch in Houston County, Texas. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2126
CrossesSims Branch
Location0.8 MI S of FM 2663
RouteCounty Highway 2126
CountyHouston County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.38723, -95.46923
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2014)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 2126 over Sims Branch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.

What condition is CR 2126 over Sims 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 CR 2126 over Sims Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 2126 over Sims Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2126 over Sims Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.