US Bridges

Continental RD over S Side Irrigation Canal

Good

Archer County, Texas · 1.9 MI E of FM 2846 · Structure no. 030050AA0238001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Continental RD over S Side Irrigation Canal is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Continental RD over S Side Irrigation Canal in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2036. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesContinental RD
CrossesS Side Irrigation Canal
Location1.9 MI E of FM 2846
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.81884, -98.85796
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Continental RD over S Side Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Continental RD over S Side Irrigation Canal 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 Continental RD over S Side Irrigation Canal carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is Continental RD over S Side Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Continental RD over S Side Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.