US Bridges

CR 294 (dale Ln) over Walnut Creek

Fair

Caldwell County, Texas · 1.47 MI SW of FM 672 · Structure no. 140280AA0151001

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
354
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 294 (dale Ln) over Walnut Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 294 (dale Ln) over Walnut Creek in Caldwell County, Texas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 354 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 294 (dale Ln)
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.47 MI SW of FM 672
RouteCounty Highway 294
CountyCaldwell County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.95251, -97.55908
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic354 (2020)
Projected traffic57 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$126,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 294 (dale Ln) over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 294 (dale Ln) over Walnut Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 294 (dale Ln) over Walnut Creek carry?

About 354 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 294 (dale Ln) over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 294 (dale Ln) over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.