US Bridges

CR 250 over South Leon River

Poor

Comanche County, Texas · 1.30 MI S of SH 36 · Structure no. 230470AA0392004

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 250 over South Leon River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 250 over South Leon River in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2033. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 250
CrossesSouth Leon River
Location1.30 MI S of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 250
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82764, -98.40839
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic140 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CR 250 over South Leon River built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 250 over South Leon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 250 over South Leon River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 250 over South Leon River?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 250 over South Leon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.