US Bridges

CR 179 over Duck Creek

FairPosted for load

Kent County, Texas · 1.2 MI W of SH 70 · Structure no. 081320AA0159001

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 179 over Duck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 179 over Duck Creek in Kent County, Texas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 57 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 179
CrossesDuck Creek
Location1.2 MI W of SH 70
RouteCounty Highway 179
CountyKent County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.37122, -100.68776
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 179 over Duck Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 179 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 179 over Duck Creek carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 179 over Duck Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 179 over Duck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.