US Bridges

CR 106 over Battle Creek

FairPosted for load

Shackelford County, Texas · 1.3 MI E of CR 125 · Structure no. 082090AA0106001

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
28
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 106 over Battle Creek is a steel other carrying CR 106 over Battle Creek in Shackelford County, Texas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 106
CrossesBattle Creek
Location1.3 MI E of CR 125
RouteCounty Highway 106
CountyShackelford County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.57911, -99.10548
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28 (2020)
Projected traffic28 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 106 over Battle Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 106 over Battle 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 106 over Battle Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 106 over Battle Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 106 over Battle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.