US Bridges

CR 340 over Croton Creek

Fair

Stonewall County, Texas · 10.3 MI NE of US 380 · Structure no. 082170AA0110001

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
106 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 340 over Croton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 340 over Croton Creek in Stonewall County, Texas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2034. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 340
CrossesCroton Creek
Location10.3 MI NE of US 380
RouteCounty Highway 340
StateTexas
Coordinates33.28854, -100.43251
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2014)
Projected traffic100 by 2034
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Croton Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 340 over Croton Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 340 over Croton Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2014 count).

How long is CR 340 over Croton Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 340 over Croton Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.