US Bridges

CR 1807 over Tails Creek

Good

Cherokee County, Texas · 0.80 MI E of FM 747 · Structure no. 100370AA1807001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1807 over Tails Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 1807 over Tails Creek in Cherokee County, Texas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 13 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2038. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 1807
CrossesTails Creek
Location0.80 MI E of FM 747
RouteCounty Highway 1807
StateTexas
Coordinates31.81452, -95.3541
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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 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 traffic13 (2018)
Projected traffic50 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 1807 over Tails Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1807 over Tails 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 1807 over Tails Creek carry?

About 13 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 1807 over Tails Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1807 over Tails Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.