US Bridges

SH 309 over Rush Creek Relief

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 2.55 MI SE of SH 31 · Structure no. 181750057401013

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,230
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 309 over Rush Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 309 over Rush Creek Relief in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,680 by 2033. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 309
CrossesRush Creek Relief
Location2.55 MI SE of SH 31
RouteState Highway 309
StateTexas
Coordinates32.10126, -96.2063
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,230 (2020)
Projected traffic1,680 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 309 over Rush Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 309 over Rush Creek Relief 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 309 over Rush Creek Relief carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 309 over Rush Creek Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 309 over Rush Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.