US Bridges

CR 6715 over Chacon Creek

Poor

Medina County, Texas · 0.5 MI W of FM 471 · Structure no. 151630AA0195001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
89 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
575
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 6715 over Chacon Creek is a steel continuous other carrying CR 6715 over Chacon Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, projected to reach 680 by 2035. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 6715
CrossesChacon Creek
Location0.5 MI W of FM 471
RouteCounty Highway 6715
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.19403, -98.87331
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2020)
Projected traffic680 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 6715 over Chacon Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 6715 over Chacon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 6715 over Chacon Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 6715 over Chacon Creek?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 6715 over Chacon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.