US Bridges

CR 336/PRAIRIE Br over Prairie Branch

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.3 MI NW of SH 59 · Structure no. 031690AA0336001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 336/PRAIRIE Br over Prairie Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 336/PRAIRIE Br over Prairie Branch 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 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.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 336/PRAIRIE Br
CrossesPrairie Branch
Location1.3 MI NW of SH 59
RouteCounty Highway 336
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52597, -97.96133
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 336/PRAIRIE Br over Prairie Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 336/PRAIRIE Br over Prairie Branch 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 336/PRAIRIE Br over Prairie Branch carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 336/PRAIRIE Br over Prairie Branch?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 336/PRAIRIE Br over Prairie Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.