US Bridges

CR 382 over Leon River

FairPosted for load

Comanche County, Texas · 0.50 MI NE of SH 36 · Structure no. 230470AA0408001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
105
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 382 over Leon River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 382 over Leon River in Comanche County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 105 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2033. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 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 382
CrossesLeon River
Location0.50 MI NE of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 382
CountyComanche County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.82968, -98.25758
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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic105 (2022)
Projected traffic200 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 382 over Leon River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is CR 382 over Leon River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 382 over Leon River carry?

About 105 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 382 over Leon River?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 382 over Leon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.