US Bridges

CR 125 over Kerr Branch

Good

Jackson County, Texas · 0.3 MI NE of FM 822 · Structure no. 131210AA0112001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over Kerr Branch is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 125 over Kerr Branch in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 125
CrossesKerr Branch
Location0.3 MI NE of FM 822
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateTexas
Coordinates29.06471, -96.74842
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 125 over Kerr Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125 over Kerr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 125 over Kerr Branch carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 125 over Kerr Branch?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125 over Kerr Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.