US Bridges

CR 302 over South Concho River

PoorPosted for load

Schleicher County, Texas · 7.75 MI N of US 277 · Structure no. 072070AA0142018

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1946
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
142 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 302 over South Concho River is a concrete slab carrying CR 302 over South Concho River in Schleicher County, Texas. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1946, so it is 101 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2033. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 302
CrossesSouth Concho River
Location7.75 MI N of US 277
RouteCounty Highway 302
StateTexas
Coordinates30.98753, -100.56708
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$10,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 302 over South Concho River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1946.

What condition is CR 302 over South Concho River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 302 over South Concho River carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 302 over South Concho River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 302 over South Concho River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.