US Bridges

CR 184 over Flag Creek

Good

Taylor County, Texas · 0.30 MI E of CR 195 · Structure no. 082210AA0184002

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 184 over Flag Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 184 over Flag Creek in Taylor County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 184
CrossesFlag Creek
Location0.30 MI E of CR 195
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyTaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.14457, -99.97761
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2015)
Projected traffic70 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 184 over Flag Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 184 over Flag 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 184 over Flag Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 184 over Flag Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 184 over Flag Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.