US Bridges

CR 270 over West Bernard Creek

Fair

Wharton County, Texas · 1.2 MI E of CO RD 279 · Structure no. 132410AA0347001

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 270 over West Bernard Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 270 over West Bernard Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2034. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 270
CrossesWest Bernard Creek
Location1.2 MI E of CO RD 279
RouteCounty Highway 270
CountyWharton County
StateTexas
Coordinates29.55118, -96.19864
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2014)
Projected traffic200 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$48,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 270 over West Bernard Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 270 over West Bernard 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 270 over West Bernard Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 270 over West Bernard Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 270 over West Bernard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.