US Bridges

CR 417/SCH Hse RD over Braden Branch

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 2.5 MI S of FM 455 · Structure no. 031690AA0417001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
16
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 417/SCH Hse RD over Braden Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 417/SCH Hse RD over Braden Branch 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 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 16 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 417/SCH Hse RD
CrossesBraden Branch
Location2.5 MI S of FM 455
RouteCounty Highway 417
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5049, -97.59356
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2020)
Projected traffic300 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 417/SCH Hse RD over Braden Branch built?

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

What condition is CR 417/SCH Hse RD over Braden 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 417/SCH Hse RD over Braden Branch carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 417/SCH Hse RD over Braden Branch?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 417/SCH Hse RD over Braden Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.