US Bridges

CR 363 over Patterson Branch

Good

Coryell County, Texas · 1.40 MI W of FM 1783 · Structure no. 090500AA0363002

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
57
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 363 over Patterson Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR 363 over Patterson 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 57 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2036. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 363
CrossesPatterson Branch
Location1.40 MI W of FM 1783
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyCoryell County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.33942, -97.99191
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic57 (2020)
Projected traffic45 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 363 over Patterson Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 363 over Patterson Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 363 over Patterson Branch carry?

About 57 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 363 over Patterson Branch?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 363 over Patterson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.