US Bridges

CR 151 over Prairie Branch Creek

Fair

Kaufman County, Texas · 0.78 MI S of SH 34 · Structure no. 181300AA0418002

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 151 over Prairie Branch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 151 over Prairie Branch Creek in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 151
CrossesPrairie Branch Creek
Location0.78 MI S of SH 34
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54939, -96.30271
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic675 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 151 over Prairie Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 151 over Prairie Branch 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 151 over Prairie Branch Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 151 over Prairie Branch Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns CR 151 over Prairie Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.