US Bridges

CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 8.8 MI NE of US 82 · Structure no. 031690AA0121002

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11
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 1995, so it is 30 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2027. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 121/CRENSHAW RD
CrossesBelknap Creek
Location8.8 MI NE of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.84734, -97.8447
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1995, making it 30 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 June 2023.

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

About 11 vehicles per day (2020 count).

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 121/CRENSHAW RD over Belknap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.