US Bridges

CR 355 over Elm Cemetery Branch

Fair

Eastland County, Texas · 0.50 MI W of FM 8 · Structure no. 230680AA0355001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
110
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 355 over Elm Cemetery Branch is a masonry culvert carrying CR 355 over Elm Cemetery Branch in Eastland County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 355
CrossesElm Cemetery Branch
Location0.50 MI W of FM 8
RouteCounty Highway 355
CountyEastland County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20704, -98.72522
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2013)
Projected traffic100 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 355 over Elm Cemetery Branch built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 355 over Elm Cemetery 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does CR 355 over Elm Cemetery Branch carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 355 over Elm Cemetery Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 355 over Elm Cemetery Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.