US Bridges

CR 245/JIM Town RD over Cool Creek

PoorPosted for load

Baylor County, Texas · 0.40 MI S of FM 422 · Structure no. 030120AA0245001

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 245/JIM Town RD over Cool Creek is a masonry culvert carrying CR 245/JIM Town RD over Cool Creek in Baylor County, Texas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 245/JIM Town RD
CrossesCool Creek
Location0.40 MI S of FM 422
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBaylor County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.58709, -99.108
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2020)
Projected traffic13 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$231,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 245/JIM Town RD over Cool Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 245/JIM Town RD over Cool Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 245/JIM Town RD over Cool Creek carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 245/JIM Town RD over Cool Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 245/JIM Town RD over Cool Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.