US Bridges

CR 135 over Peach Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 1.5 MI SW of FM 1161 · Structure no. 132410AA0135003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,901
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 135 over Peach Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 135 over Peach Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 1,901 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,661 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 135
CrossesPeach Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of FM 1161
RouteCounty Highway 135
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.3669, -96.06821
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,901 (2018)
Projected traffic2,661 by 2038
Trucks3%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 135 over Peach Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 135 over Peach 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 135 over Peach Creek carry?

About 1,901 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 135 over Peach Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 135 over Peach Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.