US Bridges

CR 301/BROOKMOLE over Salt Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 0.8 MI W of Airport RD · Structure no. 031690AA0301001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 301/BROOKMOLE over Salt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 301/BROOKMOLE over Salt Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 9 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 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 301/BROOKMOLE
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.8 MI W of Airport RD
RouteCounty Highway 301
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.76835, -97.75404
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (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 301/BROOKMOLE over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 301/BROOKMOLE over Salt 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 301/BROOKMOLE over Salt Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 301/BROOKMOLE over Salt Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 301/BROOKMOLE over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.