US Bridges

CR 2305 over Barkman Creek

Good

Bowie County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 1397 · Structure no. 190190AA0346002

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
88
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2305 over Barkman Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2305 over Barkman Creek in Bowie County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 88 vehicles a day, projected to reach 54 by 2033. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 2305
CrossesBarkman Creek
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 1397
RouteCounty Highway 2305
StateTexas
Coordinates33.55109, -94.11767
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic88 (2023)
Projected traffic54 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 2305 over Barkman Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2305 over Barkman 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2305 over Barkman Creek carry?

About 88 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 2305 over Barkman Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2305 over Barkman Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.