US Bridges

CR 125 over Nails Creek

Good

Lee County, Texas · 2.85 MI SE of FM 1697 · Structure no. 141440AA0125002

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over Nails Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 125 over Nails Creek in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125
CrossesNails Creek
Location2.85 MI SE of FM 1697
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2885, -96.6962
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2020)
Projected traffic84 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125 over Nails Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125 over Nails 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 125 over Nails Creek carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 125 over Nails Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125 over Nails Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.