US Bridges

CR 125 over Yegua Creek Trib

Good

Lee County, Texas · 0.3 MI SE of FM 1697 · Structure no. 141440AA0125007

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
146
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 125 over Yegua Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying CR 125 over Yegua Creek Trib 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 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 146 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2042. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 125
CrossesYegua Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI SE of FM 1697
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyLee County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.29398, -96.73703
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic146 (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 Yegua Creek Trib built?

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

What condition is CR 125 over Yegua Creek Trib 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 Yegua Creek Trib carry?

About 146 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 125 over Yegua Creek Trib?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 125 over Yegua Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.