US Bridges

CR 740 over Running Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 0.80 MI NE of FM 937 · Structure no. 091470AA0372001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
423
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 740 over Running Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 740 over Running Branch in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 423 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2036. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 740
CrossesRunning Branch
Location0.80 MI NE of FM 937
RouteCounty Highway 740
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.34671, -96.38661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic423 (2020)
Projected traffic400 by 2036
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 740 over Running Branch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 740 over Running Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 740 over Running Branch carry?

About 423 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 740 over Running Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 740 over Running Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.