US Bridges

CR 234 over Vulcan Quarry RD

Good

Brown County, Texas · 1.2 MI SW Chapel Hill RD · Structure no. 230250AA0234001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 234 over Vulcan Quarry RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 234 over Vulcan Quarry RD in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2033. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 234
CrossesVulcan Quarry RD
Location1.2 MI SW Chapel Hill RD
RouteCounty Highway 234
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68691, -99.01494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic125 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 234 over Vulcan Quarry RD built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 234 over Vulcan Quarry RD 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does CR 234 over Vulcan Quarry RD carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 234 over Vulcan Quarry RD?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 234 over Vulcan Quarry RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.