US Bridges

CR 269 over Old River

Fair

Burleson County, Texas · 1.95 MI SW of FM 50 · Structure no. 170260AA0264001

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 269 over Old River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 269 over Old River in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2018, 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 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 269
CrossesOld River
Location1.95 MI SW of FM 50
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.50442, -96.44888
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$169,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 269 over Old River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is CR 269 over Old River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 269 over Old River carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 269 over Old River?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 269 over Old River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.