US Bridges

CR 604 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 0.2 MI S FM 917 Happy Hil · Structure no. 021270AA0577001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
88 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 604 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 604 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 590 by 2036. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 604 - Pct 3
CrossesWalnut Creek
Location0.2 MI S FM 917 Happy Hil
RouteCounty Highway 604
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.4692, -97.22541
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic590 by 2036
Trucks1%
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 604 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 604 - 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 604 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 604 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 604 - Pct 3 over Walnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.