US Bridges

CR 1150 over Big Cypress Creek

Good

Tyler County, Texas · 0.9 MI S of End of FM 256 · Structure no. 202290AA0131001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150 over Big Cypress Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 1150 over Big Cypress Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesCR 1150
CrossesBig Cypress Creek
Location0.9 MI S of End of FM 256
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates30.70213, -94.49033
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2016)
Projected traffic102 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1150 over Big Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1150 over Big Cypress 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1150 over Big Cypress Creek carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1150 over Big Cypress Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150 over Big Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.