US Bridges

CR178/CARPENTER RD over Red Branch

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.3 Mi. N of FM 2634 · Structure no. 031690AA0178001

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR178/CARPENTER RD over Red Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR178/CARPENTER RD over Red Branch in Montague 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 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR178/CARPENTER RD
CrossesRed Branch
Location1.3 Mi. N of FM 2634
RouteCounty Highway 178
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.8856, -97.68486
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR178/CARPENTER RD over Red Branch built?

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

What condition is CR178/CARPENTER RD over Red Branch 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 CR178/CARPENTER RD over Red Branch carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR178/CARPENTER RD over Red Branch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR178/CARPENTER RD over Red Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.