US Bridges

CR 138 over Brady Creek

Fair

McCulloch County, Texas · 0.10 MI S of FM 2028 · Structure no. 231600AA0307002

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
278
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 138 over Brady Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 138 over Brady Creek in McCulloch County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 278 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2042. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 138
CrossesBrady Creek
Location0.10 MI S of FM 2028
RouteCounty Highway 138
CountyMcCulloch County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.20295, -99.58239
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic278 (2022)
Projected traffic24 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 138 over Brady Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 138 over Brady 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 138 over Brady Creek carry?

About 278 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 138 over Brady Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 138 over Brady Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.