US Bridges

CR 528 Pct 3 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.7 MI NE of FM 2738 · Structure no. 021270AA0546001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
73 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,512
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 528 Pct 3 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 528 Pct 3 over Walnut Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 5 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 3,512 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,350 by 2036. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 528 Pct 3
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location1.7 MI NE of FM 2738
RouteCounty Highway 528
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.54586, -97.18386
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,512 (2024)
Projected traffic2,350 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 528 Pct 3 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 528 Pct 3 over Walnut Creek 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 528 Pct 3 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 3,512 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 528 Pct 3 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 528 Pct 3 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.