US Bridges

CR 242/MT Crk RD over Mountain Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 677 · Structure no. 031690AA0242001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 242/MT Crk RD over Mountain Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 242/MT Crk RD over Mountain 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 24 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 242/MT Crk RD
CrossesMountain Creek
Location0.8 MI E of FM 677
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.76369, -97.50101
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$354,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 242/MT Crk RD over Mountain Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 242/MT Crk RD over Mountain 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 242/MT Crk RD over Mountain Creek carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 242/MT Crk RD over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 242/MT Crk RD over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.