US Bridges

CR 545 over Brier Branch

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.79 MI W of CR 653 · Structure no. 151630AA0241003

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 545 over Brier Branch is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 545 over Brier Branch in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 545
CrossesBrier Branch
Location0.79 MI W of CR 653
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.22066, -99.03146
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 over Brier Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 545 over Brier Branch 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 over Brier Branch carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 545 over Brier Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 545 over Brier Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.