CR 121 over Jayhawk Creek
PoorPosted for loadMitchell County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of CR 123 · Structure no. 081680AA0321002
- Built
- 1946
- 79 years old, rebuilt 2003
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 35 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 121 over Jayhawk Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 121 over Jayhawk Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 79 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 18 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2027. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 121 over Jayhawk Creek built?
It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.
What condition is CR 121 over Jayhawk 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does CR 121 over Jayhawk Creek carry?
About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count).
How long is CR 121 over Jayhawk Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns CR 121 over Jayhawk Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.