US Bridges

CR 2001 over Three Mile Branch

Good

Newton County, Texas · 1.20 MI N of FM 2626 · Structure no. 201760AA0308001

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
57 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
131
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2001 over Three Mile Branch is a masonry culvert carrying CR 2001 over Three Mile Branch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 131 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2037. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2001
CrossesThree Mile Branch
Location1.20 MI N of FM 2626
RouteCounty Highway 2001
CountyNewton County
StateTexas
Coordinates30.78776, -93.67636
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic131 (2016)
Projected traffic131 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 2001 over Three Mile Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2001 over Three Mile Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2001 over Three Mile Branch carry?

About 131 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2001 over Three Mile Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2001 over Three Mile Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.