US Bridges

CR 2109 over Patterson Creek

Fair

Lampasas County, Texas · 5.20 MI SE of FM 581 · Structure no. 231410AA0039002

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2109 over Patterson Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 2109 over Patterson Creek in Lampasas 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2109
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location5.20 MI SE of FM 581
RouteCounty Highway 2109
CountyLampasas County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24006, -98.24236
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2109 over Patterson Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 2109 over Patterson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does CR 2109 over Patterson Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2109 over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2109 over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.