US Bridges

CR 1150 over Branch of Brushy Creek

FairPosted for load

Rains County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of SH 19 · Structure no. 011900AA0251001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150 over Branch of Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1150 over Branch of Brushy Creek in Rains 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1150
CrossesBranch of Brushy Creek
Location1.6 MI W of SH 19
RouteCounty Highway 1150
CountyRains County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.86233, -95.80288
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckSteel plate
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2010)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$209,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1150 over Branch of Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 1150 over Branch of Brushy Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1150 over Branch of Brushy Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 1150 over Branch of Brushy Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150 over Branch of Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.