US Bridges

CR 147 / Symank RD over Kickapoo Creek

FairPosted for load

Archer County, Texas · 1.17 MI N of Harmel RD · Structure no. 030050AA0147001

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 147 / Symank RD over Kickapoo Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 147 / Symank RD over Kickapoo Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 147 / Symank RD
CrossesKickapoo Creek
Location1.17 MI N of Harmel RD
RouteCounty Highway 147
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.51328, -98.92287
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20.9 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 147 / Symank RD over Kickapoo Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 147 / Symank RD over Kickapoo 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 147 / Symank RD over Kickapoo Creek carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 147 / Symank RD over Kickapoo Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 147 / Symank RD over Kickapoo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.