US Bridges

Turlington Mine RD over CR 235

Good

Freestone County, Texas · 7.05 MI SE of FM 2570 · Structure no. 170820AA0410001

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Turlington Mine RD over CR 235 is a steel arch - deck carrying Turlington Mine RD over CR 235 in Freestone County, Texas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 90% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesTurlington Mine RD
CrossesCR 235
Location7.05 MI SE of FM 2570
StateTexas
Coordinates31.78809, -96.03572
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2011)
Projected traffic200 by 2028
Trucks90%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Turlington Mine RD over CR 235 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Turlington Mine RD over CR 235 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Turlington Mine RD over CR 235 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 90% are trucks.

How long is Turlington Mine RD over CR 235?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Turlington Mine RD over CR 235?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.