US Bridges

CR 145 over E Branch Gonzales Creek

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 1.05 MI E of FM 1852 · Structure no. 232150AA0145001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 145 over E Branch Gonzales Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 145 over E Branch Gonzales Creek in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 50 by 2035. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 145
CrossesE Branch Gonzales Creek
Location1.05 MI E of FM 1852
RouteCounty Highway 145
StateTexas
Coordinates32.62441, -98.81149
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic50 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 145 over E Branch Gonzales Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 145 over E Branch Gonzales Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 145 over E Branch Gonzales Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 145 over E Branch Gonzales Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 145 over E Branch Gonzales Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.