US Bridges

CR 297/EUREKA Sch over Barrel Springs Creek

FairPosted for load

Montague County, Texas · 2.1 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 031690AA0297001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 297/EUREKA Sch over Barrel Springs Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying CR 297/EUREKA Sch over Barrel Springs Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 297/EUREKA Sch
CrossesBarrel Springs Creek
Location2.1 MI S of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.7602, -97.79949
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 297/EUREKA Sch over Barrel Springs Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 297/EUREKA Sch over Barrel Springs 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 297/EUREKA Sch over Barrel Springs Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 297/EUREKA Sch over Barrel Springs Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 297/EUREKA Sch over Barrel Springs Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.