CR 176 over Thompson Creek
FairPosted for loadJones County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 1661 · Structure no. 081280AA0165001
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 176 over Thompson Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 176 over Thompson Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 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 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 176 over Thompson Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is CR 176 over Thompson Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 176 over Thompson Creek carry?
About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 176 over Thompson Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 176 over Thompson Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.