US Bridges

CR 257A over Trib Little Brazos River

Good

Falls County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of CR 257 · Structure no. 090740AA0257004

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 257A over Trib Little Brazos River is a steel culvert carrying CR 257A over Trib Little Brazos River in Falls County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 257A
CrossesTrib Little Brazos River
Location0.1 MI S of CR 257
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyFalls County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.24028, -96.73257
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 257A over Trib Little Brazos River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 257A over Trib Little Brazos River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 257A over Trib Little Brazos River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 257A over Trib Little Brazos River?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 257A over Trib Little Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.