US Bridges

CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.1 MI S of FM 1806 · Structure no. 031690AA0272003

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 272/ROCK Spgsch
CrossesEast Belknap Creek
Location0.1 MI S of FM 1806
RouteCounty Highway 272
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.68634, -97.79266
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2020)
Projected traffic80 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap 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 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.