US Bridges

CR 126 over San Saba River

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 0.65 MI NW of CR 132 · Structure no. 232060AA0189001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over San Saba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 126 over San Saba River in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesSan Saba River
Location0.65 MI NW of CR 132
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateTexas
Coordinates31.23855, -98.602
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 126 over San Saba River built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over San Saba River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does CR 126 over San Saba River carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 126 over San Saba River?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over San Saba River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.