CR 430/DRY Valley over Denton Creek
Montague County, Texas · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- CR 430/DRY Valley over Denton Creek in Montague County, Texas, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 19 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2020).
- Its listed owner is the county highway agency.
- It is one of 123 of the 246 inventoried bridges in Montague County rated good (50.0%); 6 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 80 ft |
| Location | 1.2 Mi NE of FM 1758 |
| NBI structure number | 031690AA0430001 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Texas department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Montague County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 81/US 287 over Middle Creek Trib | 1972 | 19,940 | Fair |
| US 287 over Brier Creek Tributary | 1977 | 19,691 | Fair |
| US 287 over Brier Creek | 1977 | 18,826 | Fair |
| US 287 NB over US 81 SB & Frs | 1978 | 16,413 | Good |
| FM 369 over Drainage Ditch | 1966 | 14,829 | Fair |
| Fruitland Rd over Middle Creek Tributary | 1972 | 11,000 | Fair |
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