US Bridges

CR 733 over Tehuacana Creek

PoorPosted for load

Medina County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 462 · Structure no. 151630AA0286001

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 733 over Tehuacana Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 733 over Tehuacana Creek in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2035. The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 733
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location1.0 MI W of FM 462
RouteCounty Highway 733
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.1035, -99.11626
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.7 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2015)
Projected traffic20 by 2035
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 733 over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 733 over Tehuacana 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 733 over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 733 over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.7 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 733 over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.