US Bridges

CR 139 Lp over Walkers CR Branch

Fair

Milam County, Texas · 0.23 MI W of US 77 · Structure no. 171660AA0162001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 139 Lp over Walkers CR Branch is a steel other carrying CR 139 Lp over Walkers CR Branch in Milam County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 139 Lp
CrossesWalkers CR Branch
Location0.23 MI W of US 77
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyMilam County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.96777, -96.9931
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 139 Lp over Walkers CR Branch built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 139 Lp over Walkers CR Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 139 Lp over Walkers CR Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 139 Lp over Walkers CR Branch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 139 Lp over Walkers CR Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.