US Bridges

CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Hunter Branch

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of CR 179 · Structure no. 030490AA0261001

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Hunter Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Hunter Branch in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 55 vehicles a day, projected to reach 550 by 2030. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 261/SIGN CR 343
CrossesHunter Branch
Location2.5 MI S of CR 179
RouteCounty Highway 343
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.53697, -97.46855
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic550 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 261/SIGN CR 343 over Hunter Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Hunter Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Hunter Branch carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Hunter Branch?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 261/SIGN CR 343 over Hunter Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.