US Bridges

Fdr 126 over Brittain CR

Good

Shelby County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of FM2261 · Structure no. 081307000003047

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 126 over Brittain CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 126 over Brittain CR in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesFdr 126
CrossesBrittain CR
Location1.7 MI N of FM2261
RouteFederal Lands Road 126.1
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63524, -93.89196
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 126 over Brittain CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 126 over Brittain CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 126 over Brittain CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Fdr 126 over Brittain CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 126 over Brittain CR?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.