US Bridges

CR 254 over Txu Mining Haul RD

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.5 MI NW of FM 782 · Structure no. 102010AA0254101

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 254 over Txu Mining Haul RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 254 over Txu Mining Haul RD in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2042. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCR 254
CrossesTxu Mining Haul RD
Location1.5 MI NW of FM 782
RouteCounty Highway 254
StateTexas
Coordinates32.26101, -94.76621
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 254 over Txu Mining Haul RD built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 254 over Txu Mining Haul RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 254 over Txu Mining Haul RD carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 254 over Txu Mining Haul RD?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 254 over Txu Mining Haul RD?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.