US Bridges

CR 26 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Hall County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of SH 86 · Structure no. 250970AA0186001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 26 over Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 26 over Mountain Creek in Hall County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 7 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 26
CrossesMountain Creek
Location1.0 MI S of SH 86
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHall County
StateTexas
Coordinates34.51612, -100.49841
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 26 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 26 over Mountain 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 26 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 7 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 26 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 26 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.