US Bridges

CR 254 over W Bernard Creek Relief

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of FM 1164 · Structure no. 132410AA0319001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 254 over W Bernard Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying CR 254 over W Bernard Creek Relief in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 6 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 254
CrossesW Bernard Creek Relief
Location0.7 MI W of FM 1164
RouteCounty Highway 254
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.49774, -96.14271
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 254 over W Bernard Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 254 over W Bernard Creek Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 254 over W Bernard Creek Relief carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 254 over W Bernard Creek Relief?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m).

Who owns CR 254 over W Bernard Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.