US Bridges

CR 236 over IH 20

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 1.35 MI SW of FM 571 · Structure no. 230680000706147

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 236 over IH 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 236 over IH 20 in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 215 by 2033. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 236
CrossesIH 20
Location1.35 MI SW of FM 571
RouteCounty Highway 236
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45273, -98.66245
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2013)
Projected traffic215 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 236 over IH 20 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 236 over IH 20 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 236 over IH 20 carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 236 over IH 20?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 236 over IH 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.