US Bridges

CR 126 over Mileham Br

PoorClosed to traffic

Williamson County, Texas · 0.10 MI E FM 1660 · Structure no. 142460AA0487001

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 126 over Mileham Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 126 over Mileham Br in Williamson County, Texas. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2030. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 126
CrossesMileham Br
Location0.10 MI E FM 1660
RouteCounty Highway 126
StateTexas
Coordinates30.63825, -97.54072
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$9,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 126 over Mileham Br built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 126 over Mileham Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 126 over Mileham Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 126 over Mileham Br?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 126 over Mileham Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.