US Bridges

CR 124 over Yegua Creek Tributary

FairPosted for load

Lee County, Texas · 0.95 MI NE of FM 1697 · Structure no. 141440AA0058001

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
413
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 124 over Yegua Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying CR 124 over Yegua Creek Tributary in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 413 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 578 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 124
CrossesYegua Creek Tributary
Location0.95 MI NE of FM 1697
RouteCounty Highway 124
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.31385, -96.74801
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic413 (2020)
Projected traffic578 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 124 over Yegua Creek Tributary built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 124 over Yegua Creek Tributary 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 124 over Yegua Creek Tributary carry?

About 413 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 124 over Yegua Creek Tributary?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 124 over Yegua Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.