US Bridges

CR 315 over Pew Branch

Fair

Coryell County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 107 · Structure no. 090500AA0315001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Other
Steel Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 315 over Pew Branch is a steel continuous other carrying CR 315 over Pew Branch in Coryell County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 95 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 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 315
CrossesPew Branch
Location0.90 MI W of FM 107
RouteCounty Highway 315
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.37493, -97.53798
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 315 over Pew Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is CR 315 over Pew 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 315 over Pew Branch carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 315 over Pew Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 315 over Pew Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.