US Bridges

CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Mars Branch

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 7.55 MI SE of FM 2126 · Structure no. 230250AA0267001

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
37
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Mars Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Mars Branch in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 37 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 267 (elkins Rd)
CrossesMars Branch
Location7.55 MI SE of FM 2126
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.59012, -98.87521
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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic37 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Mars Branch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Mars Branch 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 2025.

How much traffic does CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Mars Branch carry?

About 37 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Mars Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 267 (elkins Rd) over Mars Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.