US Bridges

CR 194/ARMSTRONG over Deer Creek

Fair

Clay County, Texas · 1.05 MI S of FM 1883 · Structure no. 030390AA0194001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 194/ARMSTRONG over Deer Creek is a steel other carrying CR 194/ARMSTRONG over Deer Creek in Clay County, Texas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 22 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 194/ARMSTRONG
CrossesDeer Creek
Location1.05 MI S of FM 1883
RouteCounty Highway 194
CountyClay County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61968, -98.29679
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2020)
Projected traffic100 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 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 194/ARMSTRONG over Deer Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 194/ARMSTRONG over Deer 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR 194/ARMSTRONG over Deer Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 194/ARMSTRONG over Deer Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 194/ARMSTRONG over Deer Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.