US Bridges

CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek

Good

Navarro County, Texas · 1.70 MI SE of FM 709 · Structure no. 181750AA0501005

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
536
2011 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek in Navarro County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,000 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesCR SW 0030
CrossesRichland Creek
Location1.70 MI SE of FM 709
RouteCounty Highway 30
StateTexas
Coordinates31.96703, -96.47508
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic536 (2011)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek 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 carry?

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

How long is CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR SW 0030 over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.