US Bridges

CR 1208 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch

FairPosted for load

Johnson County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 916 · Structure no. 021270AA0363001

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
187
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1208 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1208 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1948, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 187 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1208 - Pct 1
CrossesPilot Branch
Location1.9 MI S of FM 916
RouteCounty Highway 1208
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20499, -97.39592
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187 (2024)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1208 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 1208 - Pct 1 over Pilot 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 1208 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch carry?

About 187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 1208 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1208 - Pct 1 over Pilot Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.