US Bridges

CR 272 over Trib of Willow Creek

FairPosted for load

Falls County, Texas · 0.40 MI E of FM 2413 · Structure no. 090740AA0164001

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
71
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 272 over Trib of Willow Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 272 over Trib of Willow Creek in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 71 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 99 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 272
CrossesTrib of Willow Creek
Location0.40 MI E of FM 2413
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22628, -96.68327
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2020)
Projected traffic99 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 272 over Trib of Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 272 over Trib of Willow 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 272 over Trib of Willow Creek carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 272 over Trib of Willow Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 272 over Trib of Willow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.