US Bridges

CR 370 over Prairie CR (howell Club)

Good

Smith County, Texas · 0.5 MI South of IH20 · Structure no. 102120AA0370104

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
77
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 370 over Prairie CR (howell Club) is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 370 over Prairie CR (howell Club) in Smith County, Texas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1 by 1900. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 370
CrossesPrairie CR (howell Club)
Location0.5 MI South of IH20
RouteCounty Highway 370
CountySmith County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.43363, -95.07493
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2018)
Projected traffic1 by 1900
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 370 over Prairie CR (howell Club) built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 370 over Prairie CR (howell Club) 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 370 over Prairie CR (howell Club) carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 370 over Prairie CR (howell Club)?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 370 over Prairie CR (howell Club)?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.