US Bridges

CR 424/NEW Harp Lp over Braden Branch

Good

Montague County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 1655 · Structure no. 031690AA0424001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
98 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
21
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 424/NEW Harp Lp over Braden Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 424/NEW Harp Lp over Braden Branch in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 21 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 424/NEW Harp Lp
CrossesBraden Branch
Location0.4 MI E of FM 1655
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45944, -97.60195
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21 (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 424/NEW Harp Lp over Braden Branch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 424/NEW Harp Lp over Braden Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 424/NEW Harp Lp over Braden Branch carry?

About 21 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 424/NEW Harp Lp over Braden Branch?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 424/NEW Harp Lp over Braden Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.