US Bridges

CR 674 over Irrigation Ditch

Good

Medina County, Texas · 0.45 MI W of FM 471 · Structure no. 151630AA0192003

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 674 over Irrigation Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 674 over Irrigation Ditch in Medina County, Texas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2035. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 674
CrossesIrrigation Ditch
Location0.45 MI W of FM 471
RouteCounty Highway 674
CountyMedina County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.21465, -98.87129
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2035
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 674 over Irrigation Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 674 over Irrigation Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 674 over Irrigation Ditch carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 674 over Irrigation Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 674 over Irrigation Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.