US Bridges

CR 305 over Beason Creek

Fair

Grimes County, Texas · 1.31 MI E of FM 362 · Structure no. 170940AA0163001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 305 over Beason Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 305 over Beason Creek in Grimes County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2033. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 305
CrossesBeason Creek
Location1.31 MI E of FM 362
RouteCounty Highway 305
CountyGrimes County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.30016, -95.95102
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2013)
Projected traffic150 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR 305 over Beason Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 305 over Beason 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does CR 305 over Beason Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 305 over Beason Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns CR 305 over Beason Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.