US Bridges

CR 125 over Cedar Creek Relief

Good

Lee County, Texas · 1.05 MI SE of FM 180 · Structure no. 141440AA0125005

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
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 Cedar Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR 125 over Cedar Creek Relief in Lee County, Texas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 23 ft (7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 125
CrossesCedar Creek Relief
Location1.05 MI SE of FM 180
RouteCounty Highway 125
StateTexas
Coordinates30.27215, -96.67142
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
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
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Cedar Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 125 over Cedar Creek Relief 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 Cedar Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is CR 125 over Cedar Creek Relief?

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 Cedar Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.