US Bridges

CR 305 - Pct 4 over Middle Fk of Chambers Ck

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 2.4 MI N of FM 4 · Structure no. 021270AA0476001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 305 - Pct 4 over Middle Fk of Chambers Ck is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 305 - Pct 4 over Middle Fk of Chambers Ck in Johnson 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 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 208 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 223 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesCR 305 - Pct 4
CrossesMiddle Fk of Chambers Ck
Location2.4 MI N of FM 4
RouteCounty Highway 305
StateTexas
Coordinates32.311, -97.20237
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic223 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 305 - Pct 4 over Middle Fk of Chambers Ck built?

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

What condition is CR 305 - Pct 4 over Middle Fk of Chambers Ck 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 305 - Pct 4 over Middle Fk of Chambers Ck carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 305 - Pct 4 over Middle Fk of Chambers Ck?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 305 - Pct 4 over Middle Fk of Chambers Ck?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.