US Bridges

CR 123/CRAIN RD over Salt Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 3.3 MI NE of Belcherville · Structure no. 031690AA0123001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 123/CRAIN RD over Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 123/CRAIN RD over Salt 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2027. The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 123/CRAIN RD
CrossesSalt Creek
Location3.3 MI NE of Belcherville
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.8367, -97.80504
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2020)
Projected traffic40 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$265,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 123/CRAIN RD over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 123/CRAIN RD over Salt 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 123/CRAIN RD over Salt Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 123/CRAIN RD over Salt Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 123/CRAIN RD over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.