US Bridges

CR 126 over Spring Branch

Fair

Runnels County, Texas · 11.95 MI SE of CR 125 · Structure no. 072000AA0126023

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 126 over Spring Branch in Runnels County, Texas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older 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 6 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 126
CrossesSpring Branch
Location11.95 MI SE of CR 125
RouteCounty Highway 126
CountyRunnels County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.62905, -99.7487
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 126 over Spring Branch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over Spring 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 126 over Spring Branch carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 126 over Spring Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over Spring Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.