US Bridges

CR 243 - Young RD over Muhle Creek

Good

Baylor County, Texas · At Jim Town RD Intersec · Structure no. 030120AA0243001

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 243 - Young RD over Muhle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 243 - Young RD over Muhle Creek in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 243 - Young RD
CrossesMuhle Creek
LocationAt Jim Town RD Intersec
RouteCounty Highway 243
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51327, -99.09761
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 243 - Young RD over Muhle Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 243 - Young RD over Muhle 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 243 - Young RD over Muhle Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 243 - Young RD over Muhle Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 243 - Young RD over Muhle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.