US Bridges

CR 254 over Russell Fork San Gabriel

FairPosted for load

Burnet County, Texas · 4.3 MI NE of SH 29 · Structure no. 140270AA0639001

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
105
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 254 over Russell Fork San Gabriel is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 254 over Russell Fork San Gabriel in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 101 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 5 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 105 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 254
CrossesRussell Fork San Gabriel
Location4.3 MI NE of SH 29
RouteCounty Highway 254
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78988, -98.10868
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$193,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 254 over Russell Fork San Gabriel built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is CR 254 over Russell Fork San Gabriel 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 254 over Russell Fork San Gabriel carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 254 over Russell Fork San Gabriel?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 254 over Russell Fork San Gabriel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.