US Bridges

CR 304 over Br Stage Stand Creek

Good

Wharton County, Texas · 0.57 MI E of FM 441 · Structure no. 132410AA0452001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
118
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 304 over Br Stage Stand Creek is a concrete slab carrying CR 304 over Br Stage Stand Creek in Wharton County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 87 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 304
CrossesBr Stage Stand Creek
Location0.57 MI E of FM 441
RouteCounty Highway 304
StateTexas
Coordinates29.14815, -96.33376
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic118 (2022)
Projected traffic87 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 304 over Br Stage Stand Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 304 over Br Stage Stand 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 304 over Br Stage Stand Creek carry?

About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 304 over Br Stage Stand Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns CR 304 over Br Stage Stand Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.