US Bridges

CR 308/FOURTH ST over Bellevue Lake

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 0.2 MI SE of US 287 · Structure no. 030390AA0308001

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 308/FOURTH ST over Bellevue Lake is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 308/FOURTH ST over Bellevue Lake in Clay 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 54 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2032. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 308/FOURTH ST
CrossesBellevue Lake
Location0.2 MI SE of US 287
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64038, -98.02485
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 308/FOURTH ST over Bellevue Lake built?

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

What condition is CR 308/FOURTH ST over Bellevue Lake 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 308/FOURTH ST over Bellevue Lake carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 308/FOURTH ST over Bellevue Lake?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 308/FOURTH ST over Bellevue Lake?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.