US Bridges

CR 1504 over Turnpike Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.25 MI S of FM 22 · Structure no. 100370AA1504001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
72
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1504 over Turnpike Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying CR 1504 over Turnpike Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1504
CrossesTurnpike Creek
Location0.25 MI S of FM 22
RouteCounty Highway 2905
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.89588, -95.16989
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic72 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 1504 over Turnpike Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1504 over Turnpike 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1504 over Turnpike Creek carry?

About 72 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 1504 over Turnpike Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1504 over Turnpike Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.