US Bridges

CR 317 (old SH 26) over Owens CR

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.2 MI N of FM 1798 · Structure no. 102010AA0317003

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 317 (old SH 26) over Owens CR is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 317 (old SH 26) over Owens 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2030. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 317 (old SH 26)
CrossesOwens CR
Location1.2 MI N of FM 1798
RouteCounty Highway 317
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02964, -94.71504
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2010)
Projected traffic300 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 317 (old SH 26) over Owens 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 Owens 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 Owens CR carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.