US Bridges

CR 397 - Pct 4 over Red Frk Rush Creek

Fair

Erath County, Texas · 10.7 MI W of SH-108 · Structure no. 020730AA0397002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 397 - Pct 4 over Red Frk Rush Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 397 - Pct 4 over Red Frk Rush Creek 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 397 - Pct 4
CrossesRed Frk Rush Creek
Location10.7 MI W of SH-108
RouteCounty Highway 397
CountyErath County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.35444, -98.46528
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2016)
Projected traffic100 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 397 - Pct 4 over Red Frk Rush Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 397 - Pct 4 over Red Frk Rush 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 397 - Pct 4 over Red Frk Rush Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2016 count).

How long is CR 397 - Pct 4 over Red Frk Rush Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 397 - Pct 4 over Red Frk Rush Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.