US Bridges

CR 136 over California Creek

Fair

Jones County, Texas · 1.1 MI S of SH 92 · Structure no. 081280AA0372001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
171 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 136 over California Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 136 over California Creek in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 28 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 136
CrossesCalifornia Creek
Location1.1 MI S of SH 92
RouteCounty Highway 136
CountyJones County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89154, -100.04834
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2020)
Projected traffic39 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 136 over California Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 136 over California 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 136 over California Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 136 over California Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 136 over California Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.