US Bridges

CR 149 - Pct 3 over Paluxy River

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.15 MI N US-377 · Structure no. 020730AA0149003

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2009 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 149 - Pct 3 over Paluxy River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 149 - Pct 3 over Paluxy River in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 149 - Pct 3
CrossesPaluxy River
Location0.15 MI N US-377
RouteCounty Highway 149
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35382, -98.02591
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2009)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$8,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 149 - Pct 3 over Paluxy River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 149 - Pct 3 over Paluxy River 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 149 - Pct 3 over Paluxy River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 149 - Pct 3 over Paluxy River?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 149 - Pct 3 over Paluxy River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.