US Bridges

CR 354/FRUITLAND over Red Oak Creek

Good

Montague County, Texas · 3.2 MI SW of US 81 · Structure no. 031690AA0354001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 354/FRUITLAND over Red Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 354/FRUITLAND over Red Oak Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 14 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 354/FRUITLAND
CrossesRed Oak Creek
Location3.2 MI SW of US 81
RouteCounty Highway 354
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46774, -97.8239
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 354/FRUITLAND over Red Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 354/FRUITLAND over Red Oak 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 354/FRUITLAND over Red Oak Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 354/FRUITLAND over Red Oak Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 354/FRUITLAND over Red Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.