US Bridges

CR 273 over Copperas Creek

FairPosted for load

Eastland County, Texas · 0.20 MI W of SH 36 · Structure no. 230680AA0273001

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 273 over Copperas Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 273 over Copperas Creek in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 273
CrossesCopperas Creek
Location0.20 MI W of SH 36
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.09952, -98.94474
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks5%
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 273 over Copperas Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 273 over Copperas Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 273 over Copperas Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 273 over Copperas Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 273 over Copperas Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.