US Bridges

CR 5723 over Medina River

PoorClosed to traffic

Medina County, Texas · 0.10 MI W of CR 4713 · Structure no. 151630AA5723001

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 5723 over Medina River is a steel culvert carrying CR 5723 over Medina River in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 5723
CrossesMedina River
Location0.10 MI W of CR 4713
RouteCounty Highway 5723
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.33001, -98.86714
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 5723 over Medina River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 5723 over Medina River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 5723 over Medina River carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 5723 over Medina River?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 5723 over Medina River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.