US Bridges

CR 197/SIGN CR 429 over Branch of Camp Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.5 MI E of FM 2382 · Structure no. 030490AA0197001

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 197/SIGN CR 429 over Branch of Camp Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 197/SIGN CR 429 over Branch of Camp Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2027. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 197/SIGN CR 429
CrossesBranch of Camp Creek
Location0.5 MI E of FM 2382
RouteCounty Highway 429
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.7784, -97.43501
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic60 by 2027
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 197/SIGN CR 429 over Branch of Camp Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 197/SIGN CR 429 over Branch of Camp 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 197/SIGN CR 429 over Branch of Camp Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 197/SIGN CR 429 over Branch of Camp Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 197/SIGN CR 429 over Branch of Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.