US Bridges

CR 408 over Tongue or S. Pease River

Good

Motley County, Texas · 7.75 MI E of CR 441 · Structure no. 251730AA0105001

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 408 over Tongue or S. Pease River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 408 over Tongue or S. Pease River in Motley County, Texas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2030. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesCR 408
CrossesTongue or S. Pease River
Location7.75 MI E of CR 441
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.88261, -100.58716
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 408 over Tongue or S. Pease River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 408 over Tongue or S. Pease River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 408 over Tongue or S. Pease River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 408 over Tongue or S. Pease River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 408 over Tongue or S. Pease River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.