US Bridges

CR 1045 over Burleson Creek

Good

Lampasas County, Texas · 1.80 MI SE of US 183/190 · Structure no. 231410AA0041001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
515
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1045 over Burleson Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 1045 over Burleson Creek in Lampasas County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 515 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2033. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 1045
CrossesBurleson Creek
Location1.80 MI SE of US 183/190
RouteCounty Highway 1045
StateTexas
Coordinates31.08379, -98.20053
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic515 (2017)
Projected traffic500 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 1045 over Burleson Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1045 over Burleson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1045 over Burleson Creek carry?

About 515 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1045 over Burleson Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m).

Who owns CR 1045 over Burleson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.