US Bridges

CR 469/DENVER RD over Brushy Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 1.1 MI N of SH 101 · Structure no. 031690AA0469001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
80
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 469/DENVER RD over Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 469/DENVER RD over Brushy Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 469/DENVER RD
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.1 MI N of SH 101
RouteCounty Highway 469
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.46906, -97.76167
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 inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 469/DENVER RD over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 469/DENVER RD over Brushy 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does CR 469/DENVER RD over Brushy Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 469/DENVER RD over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CR 469/DENVER RD over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.