US Bridges

CR 3152 (old SH 26 over Ham CR

FairPosted for load

Rusk County, Texas · 0.2 MI E of US 259 · Structure no. 102010AA3152001

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3152 (old SH 26 over Ham CR is a concrete slab carrying CR 3152 (old SH 26 over Ham CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3152 (old SH 26
CrossesHam CR
Location0.2 MI E of US 259
RouteCounty Highway 3152
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9664, -94.70357
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 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 rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3152 (old SH 26 over Ham CR built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3152 (old SH 26 over Ham CR 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 3152 (old SH 26 over Ham CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 3152 (old SH 26 over Ham CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3152 (old SH 26 over Ham CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.