US Bridges

CR 205/SIGN CR 442 over Wilburn Branch

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.7 MI W of CR 417 · Structure no. 030490AA0205002

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 205/SIGN CR 442 over Wilburn Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 205/SIGN CR 442 over Wilburn Branch in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 205/SIGN CR 442
CrossesWilburn Branch
Location0.7 MI W of CR 417
RouteCounty Highway 442
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.76765, -97.34697
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 adequacy6: Equal to 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2010)
Projected traffic100 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 205/SIGN CR 442 over Wilburn Branch built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 205/SIGN CR 442 over Wilburn Branch 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 205/SIGN CR 442 over Wilburn Branch carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 205/SIGN CR 442 over Wilburn Branch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 205/SIGN CR 442 over Wilburn Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.