US Bridges

Fdr 141 over Brittain Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Texas · 2.1 MI N FM2261 @ CR343 · Structure no. 081307000003049

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1991 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 141 over Brittain Creek is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 141 over Brittain Creek in Shelby County, Texas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2011. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 141
CrossesBrittain Creek
Location2.1 MI N FM2261 @ CR343
RouteFederal Lands Road 141.5
CountyShelby County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.63154, -93.86597
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.4 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1991)
Projected traffic50 by 2011
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$225 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 141 over Brittain Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 141 over Brittain 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 141 over Brittain Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1991 count).

How long is Fdr 141 over Brittain Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 141 over Brittain Creek?

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