US Bridges

CR 112 over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Kent County, Texas · 0.6 MI SW of FM 1228 · Structure no. 081320AA0156001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
181 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 112 over Duck Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 112 over Duck Creek in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 112
CrossesDuck Creek
Location0.6 MI SW of FM 1228
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyKent County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28824, -100.70946
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.
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic100 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 112 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 112 over Duck 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 112 over Duck Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 112 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 112 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.