US Bridges

CR 324 over Deep & Brushy Crks Rel

Fair

Callahan County, Texas · 2.9 MI E of CR 323 · Structure no. 080300AA0303003

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 324 over Deep & Brushy Crks Rel is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 324 over Deep & Brushy Crks Rel in Callahan County, Texas. It was built in 1924, 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.

It carries about 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 324
CrossesDeep & Brushy Crks Rel
Location2.9 MI E of CR 323
RouteCounty Highway 324
CountyCallahan County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.38201, -99.2533
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$86,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 324 over Deep & Brushy Crks Rel built?

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

What condition is CR 324 over Deep & Brushy Crks Rel 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 324 over Deep & Brushy Crks Rel carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 324 over Deep & Brushy Crks Rel?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 324 over Deep & Brushy Crks Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.