US Bridges

CR 1617 over Black Cypress Creek

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Texas · 8.8 MI S of SH 155 · Structure no. 190340AA0324001

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
455 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1617 over Black Cypress Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1617 over Black Cypress Creek in Cass County, Texas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 5 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 12 by 2033. The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1617
CrossesBlack Cypress Creek
Location8.8 MI S of SH 155
RouteCounty Highway 1617
CountyCass County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.89361, -94.44179
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadUnknown
Structure length455 ft (138.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic12 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 1617 over Black Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1617 over Black Cypress 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1617 over Black Cypress Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 1617 over Black Cypress Creek?

The structure is 455 ft (138.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1617 over Black Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.