US Bridges

CR260/FULFER Road over South Side Canal

FairPosted for load

Wichita County, Texas · 1.20 MI S of SH 258 · Structure no. 032430AA0260001

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR260/FULFER Road over South Side Canal is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR260/FULFER Road over South Side Canal in Wichita County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR260/FULFER Road
CrossesSouth Side Canal
Location1.20 MI S of SH 258
RouteCounty Highway 260
CountyWichita County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.83718, -98.74237
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 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 typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13 (2020)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$3,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR260/FULFER Road over South Side Canal built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR260/FULFER Road over South Side Canal 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 CR260/FULFER Road over South Side Canal carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR260/FULFER Road over South Side Canal?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR260/FULFER Road over South Side Canal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.