US Bridges

CR 257 over Texas Utilities RR

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 2.3 MI W of FM 124 · Structure no. 191830AA0141001

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
194 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 257 over Texas Utilities RR is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 257 over Texas Utilities RR in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2033. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 257
CrossesTexas Utilities RR
Location2.3 MI W of FM 124
RouteCounty Highway 257
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.24067, -94.49436
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2023)
Projected traffic631 by 2033
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 257 over Texas Utilities RR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 257 over Texas Utilities RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 257 over Texas Utilities RR carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 257 over Texas Utilities RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 257 over Texas Utilities RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.