US Bridges

CR 173/CARDWELL RD over Branch of Salt Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 2.7 MI E of FM 1816 · Structure no. 031690AA0173002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 173/CARDWELL RD over Branch of Salt Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 173/CARDWELL RD over Branch of Salt 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 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 173/CARDWELL RD
CrossesBranch of Salt Creek
Location2.7 MI E of FM 1816
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.80729, -97.79112
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$174,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 173/CARDWELL RD over Branch of Salt Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 173/CARDWELL RD over Branch of 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 173/CARDWELL RD over Branch of Salt Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 173/CARDWELL RD over Branch of Salt Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 173/CARDWELL RD over Branch of Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.