US Bridges

CR 270/COPELAND RD over East Belknap Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 3.8 MI N of FM 1806 · Structure no. 031690AA0270001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270/COPELAND RD over East Belknap Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 270/COPELAND RD over East Belknap Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270/COPELAND RD
CrossesEast Belknap Creek
Location3.8 MI N of FM 1806
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.73746, -97.86179
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270/COPELAND RD over East Belknap Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270/COPELAND RD over East Belknap Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 270/COPELAND RD over East Belknap Creek carry?

About 4 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 270/COPELAND RD over East Belknap Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270/COPELAND RD over East Belknap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.