US Bridges

CR 299 over Old River Tributary

FairPosted for load

Burleson County, Texas · 0.3 MI NW of FM 60 · Structure no. 170260AA0299001

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 299 over Old River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 299 over Old River Tributary in Burleson County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 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 299
CrossesOld River Tributary
Location0.3 MI NW of FM 60
RouteCounty Highway 299
CountyBurleson County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.55138, -96.44037
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2016)
Projected traffic35 by 2038
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 299 over Old River Tributary built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 299 over Old River Tributary 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 299 over Old River Tributary carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 299 over Old River Tributary?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 299 over Old River Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.