US Bridges

CR 608 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek Branch

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.9 MI N of FM 917 · Structure no. 021270AA0510001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
341
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 608 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 608 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek Branch in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 341 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 608 - Pct 3
CrossesWalnut Creek Branch
Location1.9 MI N of FM 917
RouteCounty Highway 608
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.50617, -97.21572
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2024)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
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 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 608 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek Branch built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 608 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek 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 608 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek Branch carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 608 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek Branch?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 608 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.