US Bridges

CR 194/HOWARD RD over Village Creek

FairPosted for load

Montague County, Texas · 0.2 MI N of FM 103 · Structure no. 031690AA0194001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 194/HOWARD RD over Village Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 194/HOWARD RD over Village Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 194/HOWARD RD
CrossesVillage Creek
Location0.2 MI N of FM 103
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.94845, -97.62334
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 194/HOWARD RD over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 194/HOWARD RD over Village 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 194/HOWARD RD over Village Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 194/HOWARD RD over Village Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 194/HOWARD RD over Village Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.