US Bridges

CR 248 Pct 1 over N Bosque River

Good

Erath County, Texas · 0.1 MI E SH 6 · Structure no. 020730AA0248001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
113
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 248 Pct 1 over N Bosque River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 248 Pct 1 over N Bosque River 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 113 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2042. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 248 Pct 1
CrossesN Bosque River
Location0.1 MI E SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 248
StateTexas
Coordinates32.04045, -98.11159
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113 (2019)
Projected traffic85 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 248 Pct 1 over N Bosque River built?

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

What condition is CR 248 Pct 1 over N Bosque 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 248 Pct 1 over N Bosque River carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 248 Pct 1 over N Bosque River?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 248 Pct 1 over N Bosque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.