US Bridges

CR 270 - Pct 1 over Green Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 0.28 MI S from SH 6 · Structure no. 020730AA0270001

Built
1906
119 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
153 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
82
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270 - Pct 1 over Green Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 270 - Pct 1 over Green Creek in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1906 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 119 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2042. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270 - Pct 1
CrossesGreen Creek
Location0.28 MI S from SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.03774, -98.11066
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck21 ft (6.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2024)
Projected traffic128 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$6,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270 - Pct 1 over Green Creek built?

It was built in 1906, making it 119 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 270 - Pct 1 over Green 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 270 - Pct 1 over Green Creek carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 270 - Pct 1 over Green Creek?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270 - Pct 1 over Green Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.