US Bridges

CR 272 over Russell Fork San Gabriel

Good

Burnet County, Texas · 3.9 MI N of FM 243 · Structure no. 140270AA0661001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
119
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 272 over Russell Fork San Gabriel is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 272 over Russell Fork San Gabriel in Burnet County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 119 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 272
CrossesRussell Fork San Gabriel
Location3.9 MI N of FM 243
RouteCounty Highway 272
StateTexas
Coordinates30.80874, -98.02769
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic119 (2020)
Projected traffic112 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Russell Fork San Gabriel built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 272 over Russell Fork San Gabriel 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 Russell Fork San Gabriel carry?

About 119 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 272 over Russell Fork San Gabriel?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 272 over Russell Fork San Gabriel?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.