US Bridges

CR379/S Johnson Lp over Branch Dry Valley Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.3 MI SW of FM 455 · Structure no. 031690AA0379002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR379/S Johnson Lp over Branch Dry Valley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR379/S Johnson Lp over Branch Dry Valley Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 19 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR379/S Johnson Lp
CrossesBranch Dry Valley Creek
Location1.3 MI SW of FM 455
RouteCounty Highway 379
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59899, -97.70235
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR379/S Johnson Lp over Branch Dry Valley Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR379/S Johnson Lp over Branch Dry Valley 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR379/S Johnson Lp over Branch Dry Valley Creek carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR379/S Johnson Lp over Branch Dry Valley Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns CR379/S Johnson Lp over Branch Dry Valley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.