US Bridges

CR 251 over West Verde Creek

Fair

Medina County, Texas · 3.2 MI S of SH 173 · Structure no. 151630AA0121001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 251 over West Verde Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 251 over West Verde Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 29 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2035. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 251
CrossesWest Verde Creek
Location3.2 MI S of SH 173
RouteCounty Highway 251
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.53808, -99.07951
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 251 over West Verde Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 251 over West Verde 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 251 over West Verde Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 251 over West Verde Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 251 over West Verde Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.