US Bridges

CR 192/SIGN CR 388 over Gibbons Creek

FairPosted for load

Cooke County, Texas · 2.3 MI E of Montague C/L · Structure no. 030490AA0192001

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 192/SIGN CR 388 over Gibbons Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 192/SIGN CR 388 over Gibbons Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 67 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 660 vehicles a day, projected to reach 800 by 2027. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 192/SIGN CR 388
CrossesGibbons Creek
Location2.3 MI E of Montague C/L
RouteCounty Highway 388
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6423, -97.4451
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2010)
Projected traffic800 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$140,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 192/SIGN CR 388 over Gibbons Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is CR 192/SIGN CR 388 over Gibbons 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 192/SIGN CR 388 over Gibbons Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 192/SIGN CR 388 over Gibbons Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 192/SIGN CR 388 over Gibbons Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.