US Bridges

CR 273/APPLEGATE over Branch Mid Belknap Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 0.4 MI W of US 81 · Structure no. 031690AA0273001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 273/APPLEGATE over Branch Mid Belknap Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 273/APPLEGATE over Branch Mid Belknap Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 273/APPLEGATE
CrossesBranch Mid Belknap Creek
Location0.4 MI W of US 81
RouteCounty Highway 273
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61707, -97.88749
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 273/APPLEGATE over Branch Mid Belknap Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 273/APPLEGATE over Branch Mid 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 273/APPLEGATE over Branch Mid Belknap Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 273/APPLEGATE over Branch Mid Belknap Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 273/APPLEGATE over Branch Mid Belknap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.