US Bridges

CR 1714 over Cat CR

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Cherokee County, Texas · 0.9 MI E of FM 2138 · Structure no. 100370AA1714001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1714 over Cat CR is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 1714 over Cat CR in Cherokee 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2038. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1714
CrossesCat CR
Location0.9 MI E of FM 2138
RouteCounty Highway 1714
CountyCherokee County
StateTexas
Coordinates31.87719, -95.27377
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic70 by 2038
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1714 over Cat CR built?

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

What condition is CR 1714 over Cat CR 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 1714 over Cat CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 1714 over Cat CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1714 over Cat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.