US Bridges

CR 122 over Ojo De Agua Creek

FairPosted for load

Karnes County, Texas · 0.05 MI S of FM 885 · Structure no. 161290AA0122001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 122 over Ojo De Agua Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 122 over Ojo De Agua Creek in Karnes County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 158 vehicles a day, projected to reach 175 by 2035. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 122
CrossesOjo De Agua Creek
Location0.05 MI S of FM 885
RouteCounty Highway 122
CountyKarnes County
StateTexas
Coordinates28.8411, -97.71064
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2015)
Projected traffic175 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$223,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 122 over Ojo De Agua Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 122 over Ojo De Agua 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 122 over Ojo De Agua Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 122 over Ojo De Agua Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 122 over Ojo De Agua Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.