US Bridges

CR 154 over BNSF RR

Fair

Taylor County, Texas · 3.10 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 082210AA0154001

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
837
2020 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

CR 154 over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 154 over BNSF RR in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 837 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 154
CrossesBNSF RR
Location3.10 MI W of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 154
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24071, -99.81221
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
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
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic837 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 154 over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 154 over BNSF RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 154 over BNSF RR carry?

About 837 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 154 over BNSF RR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 154 over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.