US Bridges

CR189/ Terrapin RD over Mesquite Creek

Good

Archer County, Texas · 0.90 MI W of FM 2178 · Structure no. 030050AA0189001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR189/ Terrapin RD over Mesquite Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR189/ Terrapin RD over Mesquite Creek in Archer County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR189/ Terrapin RD
CrossesMesquite Creek
Location0.90 MI W of FM 2178
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyArcher County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.42208, -98.78857
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic40 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 CR189/ Terrapin RD over Mesquite Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR189/ Terrapin RD over Mesquite 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 CR189/ Terrapin RD over Mesquite Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR189/ Terrapin RD over Mesquite Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns CR189/ Terrapin RD over Mesquite Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.