US Bridges

CR 3198 over Lawler Br

Fair

Rusk County, Texas · 1.3 MI SE of US 84 · Structure no. 102010AA3198102

Built
1997
28 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
434
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3198 over Lawler Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 3198 over Lawler Br in Rusk County, Texas. It was built in 1997 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 28 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 434 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 3198
CrossesLawler Br
Location1.3 MI SE of US 84
RouteCounty Highway 3198
CountyRusk County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.90794, -94.65844
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.
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2020)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$57,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3198 over Lawler Br built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is CR 3198 over Lawler 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 3198 over Lawler Br carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is CR 3198 over Lawler Br?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3198 over Lawler Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.