US Bridges

CR 104 over Water Hole Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 3.3 MI NE of CR 147 · Structure no. 132410AA0104001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 104 over Water Hole Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying CR 104 over Water Hole Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2034. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCR 104
CrossesWater Hole Creek
Location3.3 MI NE of CR 147
RouteCounty Highway 104
StateTexas
Coordinates29.18779, -95.95083
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2014)
Projected traffic60 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 104 over Water Hole Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 104 over Water Hole 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 104 over Water Hole Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 104 over Water Hole Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 104 over Water Hole Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.