US Bridges

CR 121/SIGN CR 424 over Brushy Elm Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 2.2 MI W of FM 373 · Structure no. 030490AA0121001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 121/SIGN CR 424 over Brushy Elm Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 121/SIGN CR 424 over Brushy Elm Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 44 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2027. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 121/SIGN CR 424
CrossesBrushy Elm Creek
Location2.2 MI W of FM 373
RouteCounty Highway 424
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.69397, -97.42631
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2020)
Projected traffic140 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 121/SIGN CR 424 over Brushy Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 121/SIGN CR 424 over Brushy Elm 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 121/SIGN CR 424 over Brushy Elm Creek carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 121/SIGN CR 424 over Brushy Elm Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR 121/SIGN CR 424 over Brushy Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.