US Bridges

CR 317 (old SH 26) over Barnhardt CR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.1 MI SE of US 259 · Structure no. 102010AA0317001

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 317 (old SH 26) over Barnhardt CR is a concrete slab carrying CR 317 (old SH 26) over Barnhardt CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 105 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 300 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 317 (old SH 26)
CrossesBarnhardt CR
Location1.1 MI SE of US 259
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.08777, -94.75271
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 317 (old SH 26) over Barnhardt CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is CR 317 (old SH 26) over Barnhardt 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 317 (old SH 26) over Barnhardt CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 317 (old SH 26) over Barnhardt CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 317 (old SH 26) over Barnhardt CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.