US Bridges

CR 321/W Rc RD over Middle Belknap Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 0.3 MI W of US 81 · Structure no. 031690AA0321003

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 321/W Rc RD over Middle Belknap Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 321/W Rc RD over Middle Belknap Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 110 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 321/W Rc RD
CrossesMiddle Belknap Creek
Location0.3 MI W of US 81
RouteCounty Highway 321
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.64722, -97.89852
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
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 length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2010)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 321/W Rc RD over Middle Belknap Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 321/W Rc RD over Middle 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 321/W Rc RD over Middle Belknap Creek carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 321/W Rc RD over Middle Belknap Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 321/W Rc RD over Middle Belknap Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.