US Bridges

CR 150 over Dry California Creek

PoorPosted for load

Jones County, Texas · 2.2 MI E of US 83 · Structure no. 081280AA0126002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
71 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
17
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150 over Dry California Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150 over Dry California Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17 vehicles a day, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150
CrossesDry California Creek
Location2.2 MI E of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 150
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88161, -100.08642
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$88,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150 over Dry California Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150 over Dry California Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150 over Dry California Creek carry?

About 17 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 150 over Dry California Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150 over Dry California Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.