US Bridges

CR 261/ River RD over N Fk Little Wichita Ri

Fair

Archer County, Texas · 6.30 MI S of FM 368 · Structure no. 030050AA0261002

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 261/ River RD over N Fk Little Wichita Ri is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 261/ River RD over N Fk Little Wichita Ri in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2036. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 261/ River RD
CrossesN Fk Little Wichita Ri
Location6.30 MI S of FM 368
RouteCounty Highway 261
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6617, -98.66679
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.
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 statusOpen, no 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2036
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 261/ River RD over N Fk Little Wichita Ri built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 261/ River RD over N Fk Little Wichita Ri 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 261/ River RD over N Fk Little Wichita Ri carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 261/ River RD over N Fk Little Wichita Ri?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 261/ River RD over N Fk Little Wichita Ri?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.