US Bridges

CR 340 over Dry Creek

Good

San Saba County, Texas · 0.55 MI S of US 190 · Structure no. 232060AA0137002

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 340 over Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 340 over Dry Creek in San Saba County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 32 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 340
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.55 MI S of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 340
StateTexas
Coordinates31.22456, -98.88015
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic32 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 340 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 340 over Dry Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 340 over Dry Creek carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 340 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 340 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.