US Bridges

CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 2.4 MI E of US 82 · Structure no. 031690AA0121001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 6 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2027. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 121/CRENSHAW RD
CrossesBelknap Creek
Location2.4 MI E of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.81629, -97.88069
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2027
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.