US Bridges

CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek Relief

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 1.40 MI SE of FM 709 · Structure no. 181750AA0501004

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek Relief in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 536 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 536 by 2031. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR SW 0030
CrossesRichland Creek Relief
Location1.40 MI SE of FM 709
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateTexas
Coordinates31.9707, -96.47472
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2011)
Projected traffic536 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 SW 0030 over Richland Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR SW 0030 over Richland 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek Relief carry?

About 536 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek Relief?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.