US Bridges

CR 276 (boydston) over IH 40

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 4.6 MI E of Carson Cl · Structure no. 040910027505109

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
575 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 276 (boydston) over IH 40 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 276 (boydston) over IH 40 in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2036. The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 276 (boydston)
CrossesIH 40
Location4.6 MI E of Carson Cl
RouteCounty Highway 276
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.18302, -101.00847
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length575 ft (175.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic36 by 2036
Trucks2%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 276 (boydston) over IH 40 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 276 (boydston) over IH 40 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 276 (boydston) over IH 40 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 276 (boydston) over IH 40?

The structure is 575 ft (175.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 276 (boydston) over IH 40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.