US Bridges

CR 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw Creek

Good

Somervell County, Texas · 0.8 Mi. South of US 67 · Structure no. 022130AA0129001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
936
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw Creek in Somervell County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 936 vehicles a day, projected to reach 670 by 2029. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 312 - Pct 4
CrossesSquaw Creek
Location0.8 Mi. South of US 67
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountySomervell County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.25099, -97.72332
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic936 (2024)
Projected traffic670 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw Creek carry?

About 936 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is CR 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 312 - Pct 4 over Squaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.