US Bridges

CR 1150 over Horsepen Creek

Fair

Tyler County, Texas · 3.2 MI S of End of FM 256 · Structure no. 202290AA0131002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1150 over Horsepen Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1150 over Horsepen Creek in Tyler County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 73 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2037. The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1150
CrossesHorsepen Creek
Location3.2 MI S of End of FM 256
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTyler County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.6761, -94.51244
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1150 over Horsepen Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1150 over Horsepen Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1150 over Horsepen Creek carry?

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

How long is CR 1150 over Horsepen Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1150 over Horsepen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.