US Bridges

CR 267 over Clear Branch

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.45 MI N of US 84 · Structure no. 090500AA0267001

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 267 over Clear Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 267 over Clear Branch in Coryell 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 267
CrossesClear Branch
Location0.45 MI N of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 267
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.43383, -97.59036
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 267 over Clear Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 267 over Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 267 over Clear Branch carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 267 over Clear Branch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 267 over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.