US Bridges

CR 239 over S Side Irrigation Canal

FairPosted for load

Archer County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of FM 1180 · Structure no. 030050AA0239002

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
77 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 239 over S Side Irrigation Canal is a concrete slab carrying CR 239 over S Side Irrigation Canal in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2032. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 239
CrossesS Side Irrigation Canal
Location0.5 MI S of FM 1180
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.81629, -98.92899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2010)
Projected traffic120 by 2032
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 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 239 over S Side Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 239 over S Side Irrigation Canal 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 239 over S Side Irrigation Canal carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 239 over S Side Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 239 over S Side Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.