US Bridges

CR269/SANZENBACHER over E Fork Little Wichita Rv

Good

Clay County, Texas · 3.62 MI E of SH 148 · Structure no. 030390AA0269001

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR269/SANZENBACHER over E Fork Little Wichita Rv is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR269/SANZENBACHER over E Fork Little Wichita Rv in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2027. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR269/SANZENBACHER
CrossesE Fork Little Wichita Rv
Location3.62 MI E of SH 148
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66563, -98.14687
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2027
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR269/SANZENBACHER over E Fork Little Wichita Rv built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR269/SANZENBACHER over E Fork Little Wichita Rv 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR269/SANZENBACHER over E Fork Little Wichita Rv carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR269/SANZENBACHER over E Fork Little Wichita Rv?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR269/SANZENBACHER over E Fork Little Wichita Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.