US Bridges

CR 272 over Small Creek

Good

Burleson County, Texas · 0.5 MI NE of FM 2155 · Structure no. 170260AA0262101

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
56
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 272 over Small Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 272 over Small Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 56 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 272
CrossesSmall Creek
Location0.5 MI NE of FM 2155
RouteCounty Highway 272
StateTexas
Coordinates30.48207, -96.44111
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic56 (2019)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
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 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 272 over Small Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 272 over Small 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 272 over Small Creek carry?

About 56 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 272 over Small Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 272 over Small Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.