CR 244 over Boons Creek Branch
PoorLeon County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 542 · Structure no. 171450AA0265001
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 40 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2016 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 244 over Boons Creek Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 244 over Boons Creek Branch in Leon County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2038. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 244 over Boons Creek Branch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 244 over Boons Creek Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does CR 244 over Boons Creek Branch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2016 count).
How long is CR 244 over Boons Creek Branch?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns CR 244 over Boons Creek Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.