US Bridges

CR 300/WOODS RD over Barrel Spring Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of CR 271 · Structure no. 031690AA0300001

Built
1921
104 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
32
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 300/WOODS RD over Barrel Spring Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 300/WOODS RD over Barrel Spring Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 104 years old, older 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 5 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 32 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2030. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 300/WOODS RD
CrossesBarrel Spring Creek
Location0.7 MI S of CR 271
RouteCounty Highway 300
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.72588, -97.76545
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$38,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 300/WOODS RD over Barrel Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is CR 300/WOODS RD over Barrel Spring 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 300/WOODS RD over Barrel Spring Creek carry?

About 32 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 300/WOODS RD over Barrel Spring Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 300/WOODS RD over Barrel Spring Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.