US Bridges

CR 902 - Pct 1 over Martin Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.4 MI N of SH 171 · Structure no. 021270AA0156001

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
58 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
252
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 902 - Pct 1 over Martin Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 902 - Pct 1 over Martin Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 77 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 252 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 902 - Pct 1
CrossesMartin Branch
Location0.4 MI N of SH 171
RouteCounty Highway 902
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.41614, -97.44629
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic252 (2024)
Projected traffic190 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 902 - Pct 1 over Martin Branch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is CR 902 - Pct 1 over Martin Branch 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 902 - Pct 1 over Martin Branch carry?

About 252 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 902 - Pct 1 over Martin Branch?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 902 - Pct 1 over Martin Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.