US Bridges

CR 310 over Davidson Creek

PoorPosted for load

Burleson County, Texas · 1.42 MI W of FM 1363 · Structure no. 170260AA0280001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 310 over Davidson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 310 over Davidson Creek in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, projected to reach 260 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 310
CrossesDavidson Creek
Location1.42 MI W of FM 1363
RouteCounty Highway 310
StateTexas
Coordinates30.58819, -96.78611
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2010)
Projected traffic260 by 2028
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$203,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 310 over Davidson Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is CR 310 over Davidson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 310 over Davidson Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 310 over Davidson Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 310 over Davidson Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.