US Bridges

CR 270 over Home Creek

Fair

Coleman County, Texas · 1.90 MI E of FM 2131 · Structure no. 230420AA0386001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
121 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270 over Home Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 270 over Home Creek in Coleman County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2033. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270
CrossesHome Creek
Location1.90 MI E of FM 2131
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyColeman County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.68859, -99.39015
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadUnknown
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic70 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270 over Home Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270 over Home 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 270 over Home Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 270 over Home Creek?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270 over Home Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.