US Bridges

CR 244 over Tehuacana Creek

PoorPosted for load

Limestone County, Texas · 3.40 MI N of SH 14 · Structure no. 091470AA0210002

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
104
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 244 over Tehuacana Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 244 over Tehuacana Creek in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 104 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 244
CrossesTehuacana Creek
Location3.40 MI N of SH 14
RouteCounty Highway 244
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.75388, -96.4953
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic104 (2020)
Projected traffic65 by 2036
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$313,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 244 over Tehuacana Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 244 over Tehuacana Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 244 over Tehuacana Creek carry?

About 104 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 244 over Tehuacana Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 244 over Tehuacana Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.