US Bridges

CR 545 Yancey-Biry over Hondo Creek

Good

Medina County, Texas · 3.7 MI E of FM 462 · Structure no. 151630AA0241001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 545 Yancey-Biry over Hondo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 545 Yancey-Biry over Hondo Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2035. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 545 Yancey-Biry
CrossesHondo Creek
Location3.7 MI E of FM 462
RouteCounty Highway 545
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22161, -99.07727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2015)
Projected traffic250 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 545 Yancey-Biry over Hondo Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 545 Yancey-Biry over Hondo Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 545 Yancey-Biry over Hondo Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 545 Yancey-Biry over Hondo Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 545 Yancey-Biry over Hondo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.