US Bridges

CR 125 over Nails Creek Branch

Fair

Lee County, Texas · 0.5 MI NW of FM 180 · Structure no. 141440AA0125004

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over Nails Creek Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 125 over Nails Creek Branch 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 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 84 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125
CrossesNails Creek Branch
Location0.5 MI NW of FM 180
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.2853, -96.69236
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 125 over Nails Creek Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 125 over Nails Creek Branch 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 125 over Nails Creek Branch carry?

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

How long is CR 125 over Nails Creek Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125 over Nails Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.