US Bridges

CR 258/HARRIS RD over Branch of Farmers Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.7 MI SW of US 82 · Structure no. 031690AA0258001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
67 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 258/HARRIS RD over Branch of Farmers Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 258/HARRIS RD over Branch of Farmers 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 258/HARRIS RD
CrossesBranch of Farmers Creek
Location0.7 MI SW of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71809, -97.57201
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.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2020)
Projected traffic120 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 258/HARRIS RD over Branch of Farmers Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 258/HARRIS RD over Branch of Farmers 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 258/HARRIS RD over Branch of Farmers Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 258/HARRIS RD over Branch of Farmers Creek?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 258/HARRIS RD over Branch of Farmers Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.