US Bridges

CR 314 over Antelope Creek

PoorPosted for load

Nolan County, Texas · 0.80 MI W of FM 1170 · Structure no. 081770AA0314001

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
47 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 314 over Antelope Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 314 over Antelope Creek in Nolan County, Texas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 90 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 314
CrossesAntelope Creek
Location0.80 MI W of FM 1170
RouteCounty Highway 314
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08208, -100.35321
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2020)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$74,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 314 over Antelope Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is CR 314 over Antelope Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 314 over Antelope Creek carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 314 over Antelope Creek?

The structure is 47 ft (14.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 314 over Antelope Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.