US Bridges

CR 106 over Bluff Creek

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 2.9 MI S of CR 108 · Structure no. 141440AA0039001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
145
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 106 over Bluff Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 106 over Bluff Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 106
CrossesBluff Creek
Location2.9 MI S of CR 108
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.26077, -97.05887
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2020)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 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 106 over Bluff Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 106 over Bluff 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 106 over Bluff Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 106 over Bluff Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 106 over Bluff Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.