CR 274 over Brushy Creek
PoorPosted for loadJackson County, Texas · 0.7 MI E of FM 530 · Structure no. 131210AA0121001
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 60 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 274 over Brushy Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 274 over Brushy Creek in Jackson County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 274 over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 274 over Brushy Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does CR 274 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 274 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 274 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.