US Bridges

CR 357 over Blanket Creek

Fair

Brown County, Texas · 0.05 MI E of US 67 · Structure no. 230250AA0357001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 357 over Blanket Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 357 over Blanket Creek in Brown County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 357
CrossesBlanket Creek
Location0.05 MI E of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 357
CountyBrown County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.8226, -98.78201
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 357 over Blanket Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 357 over Blanket Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 357 over Blanket Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 357 over Blanket Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 357 over Blanket Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.