US Bridges

CR 368 over Christmas Creek Trib

Good

Limestone County, Texas · 3.10 MI N or FM 1245 · Structure no. 091470AA0368001

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
55
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 368 over Christmas Creek Trib is a steel other carrying CR 368 over Christmas Creek Trib in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2036. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 368
CrossesChristmas Creek Trib
Location3.10 MI N or FM 1245
RouteCounty Highway 368
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.6323, -96.64909
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2020)
Projected traffic75 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 368 over Christmas Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 368 over Christmas Creek Trib 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 368 over Christmas Creek Trib carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 368 over Christmas Creek Trib?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 368 over Christmas Creek Trib?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.