US Bridges

CR 2520 over Trib of N Bosque River

Fair

Bosque County, Texas · 0.2 MI NW of SH 144 · Structure no. 090180AA0276001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2520 over Trib of N Bosque River is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2520 over Trib of N Bosque River in Bosque County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 6 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 42 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 2520
CrossesTrib of N Bosque River
Location0.2 MI NW of SH 144
RouteCounty Highway 2520
StateTexas
Coordinates31.94115, -97.67066
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2520 over Trib of N Bosque River built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2520 over Trib of N Bosque River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2520 over Trib of N Bosque River carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 2520 over Trib of N Bosque River?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2520 over Trib of N Bosque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.