US Bridges

CR 117 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek

Good

Erath County, Texas · 1.0 MI W from SH 108 · Structure no. 020730AA0117002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 117 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 117 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 117 - Pct 4
CrossesBarton Creek
Location1.0 MI W from SH 108
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42021, -98.36638
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 117 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 117 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 117 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 117 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 117 - Pct 4 over Barton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.