CR 237/ Hot Wells over Clear Fk of Brazos Ri
FairPosted for loadYoung County, Texas · 0.05 MI NW of FM 701 · Structure no. 032520AA0237001
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 262 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 237/ Hot Wells over Clear Fk of Brazos Ri is a concrete tee beam carrying CR 237/ Hot Wells over Clear Fk of Brazos Ri in Young County, Texas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 63 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2036. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 237/ Hot Wells over Clear Fk of Brazos Ri built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 237/ Hot Wells over Clear Fk of Brazos Ri 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 237/ Hot Wells over Clear Fk of Brazos Ri carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is CR 237/ Hot Wells over Clear Fk of Brazos Ri?
The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns CR 237/ Hot Wells over Clear Fk of Brazos Ri?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.