US Bridges

CR 239 over Branch of Cave Creek

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 1.25 MI NW of FM 215 · Structure no. 090500AA0239001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 239 over Branch of Cave Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 239 over Branch of Cave Creek in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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.

It carries about 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2036. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 239
CrossesBranch of Cave Creek
Location1.25 MI NW of FM 215
RouteCounty Highway 239
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.55485, -97.71575
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2015)
Projected traffic35 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 239 over Branch of Cave Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 239 over Branch of Cave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 239 over Branch of Cave Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 239 over Branch of Cave Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 239 over Branch of Cave Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.