US Bridges

CR 270 - Pct 1 over North Bosque River

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 3.5 MI S of Clairette · Structure no. 020730AA0270003

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
158 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270 - Pct 1 over North Bosque River is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 270 - Pct 1 over North Bosque River in Erath County, Texas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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 5 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 70 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2036. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270 - Pct 1
CrossesNorth Bosque River
Location3.5 MI S of Clairette
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.00147, -98.08167
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span158 ft (48.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2016)
Projected traffic120 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270 - Pct 1 over North Bosque River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270 - Pct 1 over North Bosque River 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 North Bosque River carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 270 - Pct 1 over North Bosque River?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 158 ft (48.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270 - Pct 1 over North Bosque River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.