US Bridges

CR 150/SIGN CR 304 over Trib of Elm Creek

Fair

Throckmorton County, Texas · 1.60 MI SE of US 380 · Structure no. 032240AA0150002

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
86 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 150/SIGN CR 304 over Trib of Elm Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 150/SIGN CR 304 over Trib of Elm Creek in Throckmorton County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 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 16 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2042. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 150/SIGN CR 304
CrossesTrib of Elm Creek
Location1.60 MI SE of US 380
RouteCounty Highway 304
CountyThrockmorton County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.16762, -99.12707
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length86 ft (26.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16 (2020)
Projected traffic14 by 2042
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 150/SIGN CR 304 over Trib of Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 150/SIGN CR 304 over Trib of Elm 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 150/SIGN CR 304 over Trib of Elm Creek carry?

About 16 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 150/SIGN CR 304 over Trib of Elm Creek?

The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 150/SIGN CR 304 over Trib of Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.