US Bridges

CR 541/CARTER Lake over Herring Br of Big Sandy

Good

Montague County, Texas · 1.16 Mi. N of FM 1125 · Structure no. 031690AA0541002

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 541/CARTER Lake over Herring Br of Big Sandy is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 541/CARTER Lake over Herring Br of Big Sandy in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 110 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 541/CARTER Lake
CrossesHerring Br of Big Sandy
Location1.16 Mi. N of FM 1125
RouteCounty Highway 541
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.47687, -97.9012
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2015)
Projected traffic130 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 541/CARTER Lake over Herring Br of Big Sandy built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 541/CARTER Lake over Herring Br of Big Sandy 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 541/CARTER Lake over Herring Br of Big Sandy carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 541/CARTER Lake over Herring Br of Big Sandy?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 541/CARTER Lake over Herring Br of Big Sandy?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.