US Bridges

CR 154 over Middle Fork Gonzales Crk

Good

Stephens County, Texas · 2.85 MI North of SH 112 · Structure no. 232150AA0154003

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 154 over Middle Fork Gonzales Crk is a steel culvert carrying CR 154 over Middle Fork Gonzales Crk in Stephens County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 154
CrossesMiddle Fork Gonzales Crk
Location2.85 MI North of SH 112
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyStephens County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.52181, -98.85254
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 154 over Middle Fork Gonzales Crk built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 154 over Middle Fork Gonzales Crk 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 154 over Middle Fork Gonzales Crk carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 154 over Middle Fork Gonzales Crk?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 154 over Middle Fork Gonzales Crk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.