US Bridges

CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek

PoorPosted for load

Montague County, Texas · 1.9 MI S of FM 1806 · Structure no. 031690AA0272004

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 272/ROCK Spgsch over East Belknap Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 272/ROCK Spgsch
CrossesEast Belknap Creek
Location1.9 MI S of FM 1806
RouteCounty Highway 272
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66447, -97.80182
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$84,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. 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 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.