US Bridges

CR NW 1260 over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Navarro County, Texas · 0.05 MI W of CR NW 1250 · Structure no. 181750AA0222002

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR NW 1260 over BNSF Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR NW 1260 over BNSF Railroad in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR NW 1260
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location0.05 MI W of CR NW 1250
RouteCounty Highway 1260
CountyNavarro County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.20168, -96.60087
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2011)
Projected traffic50 by 2031
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR NW 1260 over BNSF Railroad built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR NW 1260 over BNSF Railroad 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does CR NW 1260 over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2011 count).

How long is CR NW 1260 over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR NW 1260 over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.