US Bridges

CR 336 over Colony Creek

PoorPosted for load

Eastland County, Texas · 0.05 MI N of FM 101 · Structure no. 230680AA0165001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
65 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
42
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 336 over Colony Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 336 over Colony Creek in Eastland 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 336
CrossesColony Creek
Location0.05 MI N of FM 101
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.47124, -98.78203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 336 over Colony Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 336 over Colony Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does CR 336 over Colony Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CR 336 over Colony Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 336 over Colony Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.