US Bridges

CR 302/LONGBRANCH over Salt Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.5 MI S of US 82 · Structure no. 031690AA0302001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 302/LONGBRANCH over Salt Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 302/LONGBRANCH over Salt Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2030. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 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 302/LONGBRANCH
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.5 MI S of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 302
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.77816, -97.77304
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2020)
Projected traffic120 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 302/LONGBRANCH over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 302/LONGBRANCH over Salt 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 302/LONGBRANCH over Salt Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 302/LONGBRANCH over Salt Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 302/LONGBRANCH over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.