US Bridges

CR 509 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek Trib

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of FM 2738 · Structure no. 021270AA0509001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,019
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 509 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying CR 509 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek Trib in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,019 vehicles a day, projected to reach 590 by 2036. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 509 - Pct 3
CrossesMountain Creek Trib
Location0.8 MI W of FM 2738
RouteCounty Highway 509
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.45042, -97.18768
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,019 (2024)
Projected traffic590 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 509 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 509 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek Trib 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 509 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek Trib carry?

About 1,019 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 509 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 509 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.