US Bridges

CR 3198 over Golondrina CR

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Rusk County, Texas · 0.9 MI W of FM 95 · Structure no. 102010AA3198004

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3198 over Golondrina CR is a concrete culvert carrying CR 3198 over Golondrina CR in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2030. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3198
CrossesGolondrina CR
Location0.9 MI W of FM 95
RouteCounty Highway 3198
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.91322, -94.6041
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3198 over Golondrina CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 3198 over Golondrina CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3198 over Golondrina CR carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 3198 over Golondrina CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3198 over Golondrina CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.