US Bridges

CR 384 over North Mineral CR

Fair

Robertson County, Texas · 3.8 MI SE of FM 979 · Structure no. 171980AA0252002

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2012 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 384 over North Mineral CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 384 over North Mineral CR in Robertson County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 384
CrossesNorth Mineral CR
Location3.8 MI SE of FM 979
RouteCounty Highway 384
CountyRobertson County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.11178, -96.49091
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2012)
Projected traffic108 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 384 over North Mineral CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is CR 384 over North Mineral CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 384 over North Mineral CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is CR 384 over North Mineral CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 384 over North Mineral CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.