US Bridges

CO RD 125 & 225 over West Bernard Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 2.35 MI N of CR 117 · Structure no. 132410AA0249003

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
668
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 125 & 225 over West Bernard Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 125 & 225 over West Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 668 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 125 & 225
CrossesWest Bernard Creek
Location2.35 MI N of CR 117
RouteCounty Highway 125
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.38648, -96.02274
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length260 ft (79.2 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic668 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO RD 125 & 225 over West Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 125 & 225 over West Bernard 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 125 & 225 over West Bernard Creek carry?

About 668 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 125 & 225 over West Bernard Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.2 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 125 & 225 over West Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.