US Bridges

CR 129/SIGN CR 426 over Brushy Elm Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 1.6 MI W of FM 373 · Structure no. 030490AA0129001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
42
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 129/SIGN CR 426 over Brushy Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 129/SIGN CR 426 over Brushy Elm Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 42 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2027. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 129/SIGN CR 426
CrossesBrushy Elm Creek
Location1.6 MI W of FM 373
RouteCounty Highway 426
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.67813, -97.41454
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42 (2015)
Projected traffic120 by 2027
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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 129/SIGN CR 426 over Brushy Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 129/SIGN CR 426 over Brushy Elm 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 129/SIGN CR 426 over Brushy Elm Creek carry?

About 42 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is CR 129/SIGN CR 426 over Brushy Elm Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CR 129/SIGN CR 426 over Brushy Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.