US Bridges

CR 172/MURRAY Cem over Fish Creek

Good

Young County, Texas · 2.95 MI S of FM 209 · Structure no. 032520AA0172001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 172/MURRAY Cem over Fish Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 172/MURRAY Cem over Fish Creek in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2036. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 172/MURRAY Cem
CrossesFish Creek
Location2.95 MI S of FM 209
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.02336, -98.86879
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic20 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 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 172/MURRAY Cem over Fish Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 172/MURRAY Cem over Fish 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 172/MURRAY Cem over Fish Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 172/MURRAY Cem over Fish Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 172/MURRAY Cem over Fish Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.