US Bridges

CR 296 over Big Walnut Run Creek

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Jasper County, Texas · 0.59 MI S of US 96 · Structure no. 201220AA0354001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 296 over Big Walnut Run Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 296 over Big Walnut Run Creek in Jasper County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 210 vehicles a day, projected to reach 240 by 2035. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 296
CrossesBig Walnut Run Creek
Location0.59 MI S of US 96
RouteCounty Highway 296
CountyJasper County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.88463, -93.99206
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2015)
Projected traffic240 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$156,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 296 over Big Walnut Run Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 296 over Big Walnut Run Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 296 over Big Walnut Run Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 296 over Big Walnut Run Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 296 over Big Walnut Run Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.