US Bridges

CR 279 over Bachelor Creek Rel

Good

Kaufman County, Texas · 3.3 MI NE of FM 987 · Structure no. 181300AA0262005

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 279 over Bachelor Creek Rel is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 279 over Bachelor Creek Rel in Kaufman County, Texas. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 279
CrossesBachelor Creek Rel
Location3.3 MI NE of FM 987
RouteCounty Highway 279
CountyKaufman County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.65723, -96.2798
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 279 over Bachelor Creek Rel built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 279 over Bachelor Creek Rel 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 279 over Bachelor Creek Rel carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 279 over Bachelor Creek Rel?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 279 over Bachelor Creek Rel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.