CR 3040 over Polecat Creek
PoorPosted for loadFannin County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of FM 2077 · Structure no. 010750AA0122001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2010 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 3040 over Polecat Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3040 over Polecat Creek in Fannin County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2030. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 3040 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 3040 over Polecat Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 3040 over Polecat Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).
How long is CR 3040 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns CR 3040 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.