US Bridges

CR 252 over IH 40

Good

Carson County, Texas · 2.1 MI E of FM 1912 · Structure no. 040330027502086

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
274 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 252 over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 252 over IH 40 in Carson County, Texas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 36 by 2032. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 28 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 252
CrossesIH 40
Location2.1 MI E of FM 1912
RouteCounty Highway 252
CountyCarson County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.21017, -101.61551
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2020)
Projected traffic36 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 252 over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 252 over IH 40 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 252 over IH 40 carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 252 over IH 40?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 252 over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.