US Bridges

CR 374 over Owens CR Br

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 0.7 MI N of FM 1798 · Structure no. 102010AA0374101

Built
1995
30 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 374 over Owens CR Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 374 over Owens CR Br in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1995 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 30 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 374
CrossesOwens CR Br
Location0.7 MI N of FM 1798
RouteCounty Highway 374
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.02335, -94.70404
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2010)
Projected traffic65 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$54,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 374 over Owens CR Br built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 374 over Owens CR Br 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 374 over Owens CR Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 374 over Owens CR Br?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 374 over Owens CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.