US Bridges

CR 723 over Gentry Branch

Fair

Limestone County, Texas · 1.90 MI N of SH 7 · Structure no. 091470AA0408006

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
65
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 723 over Gentry Branch is a concrete slab carrying CR 723 over Gentry Branch in Limestone County, Texas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 65 vehicles a day, projected to reach 85 by 2029. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 723
CrossesGentry Branch
Location1.90 MI N of SH 7
RouteCounty Highway 723
CountyLimestone County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.331, -96.61534
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2011)
Projected traffic85 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 723 over Gentry Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 723 over Gentry 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 723 over Gentry Branch carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR 723 over Gentry Branch?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR 723 over Gentry Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.