US Bridges

CR 349 over Rough Creek

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 2.1 MI N of FM 3205 · Structure no. 080770AA0183001

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
225 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 349 over Rough Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 349 over Rough Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 39 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 349
CrossesRough Creek
Location2.1 MI N of FM 3205
RouteCounty Highway 349
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89082, -100.62932
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating30.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2020)
Projected traffic55 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed41 mi (66 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 349 over Rough Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is CR 349 over Rough 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 349 over Rough Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 349 over Rough Creek?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 349 over Rough Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.