US Bridges

CR 238/COBBHLLW RD over Branch Cobb Hollow Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 1956 · Structure no. 031690AA0238002

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 238/COBBHLLW RD over Branch Cobb Hollow Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 238/COBBHLLW RD over Branch Cobb Hollow 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.

It carries about 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 238/COBBHLLW RD
CrossesBranch Cobb Hollow Creek
Location1.9 MI S of FM 1956
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.77746, -97.53164
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 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 length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR 238/COBBHLLW RD over Branch Cobb Hollow Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 238/COBBHLLW RD over Branch Cobb Hollow 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 238/COBBHLLW RD over Branch Cobb Hollow Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 238/COBBHLLW RD over Branch Cobb Hollow Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 238/COBBHLLW RD over Branch Cobb Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.