US Bridges

CR 115 over Walnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Kaufman County, Texas · 1.70 MI E of FM 1895 · Structure no. 181300AA0343001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 115 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 115 over Walnut Creek in Kaufman 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2031. 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).

Location

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CarriesCR 115
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.70 MI E of FM 1895
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.51011, -96.1825
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2022)
Projected traffic75 by 2031
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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 115 over Walnut Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 115 over Walnut 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 115 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 115 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 115 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.