US Bridges

CR 157 / Krohn RD over China Creek

Fair

Wichita County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of SH 240 · Structure no. 032430AA0157001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 157 / Krohn RD over China Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 157 / Krohn RD over China Creek in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2036. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 157 / Krohn RD
CrossesChina Creek
Location1.2 MI N of SH 240
RouteCounty Highway 157
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.11041, -98.8984
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 157 / Krohn RD over China Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 157 / Krohn RD over China Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 157 / Krohn RD over China Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 157 / Krohn RD over China Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 157 / Krohn RD over China Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.