US Bridges

CR 309 over Clear Fk Brazos Ri

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 4.4 MI N US 180 · Structure no. 080770AA0122001

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
221 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 309 over Clear Fk Brazos Ri is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 309 over Clear Fk Brazos Ri in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 18 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 309
CrossesClear Fk Brazos Ri
Location4.4 MI N US 180
RouteCounty Highway 309
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.80224, -100.43881
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.2 US tons
Inventory rating8.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length221 ft (67.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$23,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 309 over Clear Fk Brazos Ri built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 309 over Clear Fk Brazos Ri 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 309 over Clear Fk Brazos Ri carry?

About 18 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 309 over Clear Fk Brazos Ri?

The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 309 over Clear Fk Brazos Ri?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.