US Bridges

CR 162/ Gilmore RD over Bear Creek

GoodPosted for load

Archer County, Texas · 1.90 MI S of Spain RD · Structure no. 030050AA0162001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 162/ Gilmore RD over Bear Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 162/ Gilmore RD over Bear Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2032. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 162/ Gilmore RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location1.90 MI S of Spain RD
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43459, -98.81129
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic20 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 162/ Gilmore RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 162/ Gilmore RD over Bear 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 162/ Gilmore RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 162/ Gilmore RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 162/ Gilmore RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.