US Bridges

CR 509 over Clear Fork Brazos River

Good

Jones County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of US 83 · Structure no. 081280AA0274001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 509 over Clear Fork Brazos River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 509 over Clear Fork Brazos River in Jones County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 68 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 509
CrossesClear Fork Brazos River
Location0.8 MI W of US 83
RouteCounty Highway 509
StateTexas
Coordinates32.61002, -99.83281
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2027
Trucks3%
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 509 over Clear Fork Brazos River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 509 over Clear Fork Brazos River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 509 over Clear Fork Brazos River carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 509 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 509 over Clear Fork Brazos River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.