US Bridges

CR 150/MOERS LN over Baughman Slough

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.35 MI E of CR 135 · Structure no. 132410AA0150001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150/MOERS LN over Baughman Slough is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 150/MOERS LN over Baughman Slough 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2029. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 150/MOERS LN
CrossesBaughman Slough
Location0.35 MI E of CR 135
RouteCounty Highway 150
StateTexas
Coordinates29.34411, -96.07131
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2011)
Projected traffic300 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 150/MOERS LN over Baughman Slough built?

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

What condition is CR 150/MOERS LN over Baughman Slough 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 150/MOERS LN over Baughman Slough carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 150/MOERS LN over Baughman Slough?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150/MOERS LN over Baughman Slough?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.