US Bridges

CR 112 over Keechi Creek

FairPosted for load

Leon County, Texas · 6.2 MI SE of FM 811 · Structure no. 171450AA0232001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 112 over Keechi Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 112 over Keechi Creek in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 112
CrossesKeechi Creek
Location6.2 MI SE of FM 811
RouteCounty Highway 112
CountyLeon County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.15431, -95.76153
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2016)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$256,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 112 over Keechi Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 112 over Keechi Creek 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 112 over Keechi Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 112 over Keechi Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 112 over Keechi Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.