US Bridges

CR 1121 - Pct 1 over Town Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.083 MI E of FM 2331 · Structure no. 021270AA0329001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
179
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1121 - Pct 1 over Town Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1121 - Pct 1 over Town Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 179 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1121 - Pct 1
CrossesTown Branch
Location2.083 MI E of FM 2331
RouteCounty Highway 1123
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33095, -97.47263
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic179 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$205,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1121 - Pct 1 over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1121 - Pct 1 over Town 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1121 - Pct 1 over Town Branch carry?

About 179 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1121 - Pct 1 over Town Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1121 - Pct 1 over Town Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.