US Bridges

CR 268 over Polecat Creek Branch

Fair

Falls County, Texas · 2.45 MI NE of SH 14 · Structure no. 090740AA0173002

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 268 over Polecat Creek Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 268 over Polecat Creek Branch in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 268
CrossesPolecat Creek Branch
Location2.45 MI NE of SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 268
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.27532, -96.6656
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2020)
Projected traffic9 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 268 over Polecat Creek Branch built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 268 over Polecat Creek Branch 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 268 over Polecat Creek Branch carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 268 over Polecat Creek Branch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CR 268 over Polecat Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.