US Bridges

CR 508 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Texas · 1.72 MI NE Old US 67 Alva · Structure no. 021270AA0581001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 508 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 508 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek in Johnson County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2036. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 508 - Pct 3
CrossesMountain Creek
Location1.72 MI NE Old US 67 Alva
RouteCounty Highway 508
CountyJohnson County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.44143, -97.19119
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2016)
Projected traffic600 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 508 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 508 - Pct 3 over Mountain 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 508 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 508 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 508 - Pct 3 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.