CR 252 over Richland Creek
PoorClosed to trafficSan Saba County, Texas · 0.70 MI E of FM 45 · Structure no. 232060AA0118001
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 17
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 252 over Richland Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 252 over Richland Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 89 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 17 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 252 over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is CR 252 over Richland Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does CR 252 over Richland Creek carry?
About 17 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 252 over Richland Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns CR 252 over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.