US Bridges

CR 3127 over Murvaul Bu Br

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 1798 · Structure no. 102010AA3127102

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
69 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3127 over Murvaul Bu Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3127 over Murvaul Bu Br in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3127
CrossesMurvaul Bu Br
Location0.4 MI E of FM 1798
RouteCounty Highway 3127
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02616, -94.65581
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 3127 over Murvaul Bu Br built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3127 over Murvaul Bu Br 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 3127 over Murvaul Bu Br carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 3127 over Murvaul Bu Br?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3127 over Murvaul Bu Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.