US Bridges

CR 213/SIGN CR 425 over Dry Elm Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of FM 373 · Structure no. 030490AA0213001

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 213/SIGN CR 425 over Dry Elm Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 213/SIGN CR 425 over Dry Elm Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 48 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2027. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 213/SIGN CR 425
CrossesDry Elm Creek
Location0.6 MI W of FM 373
RouteCounty Highway 425
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71524, -97.3956
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic30 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$68,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 213/SIGN CR 425 over Dry Elm Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 213/SIGN CR 425 over Dry 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 213/SIGN CR 425 over Dry Elm Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 213/SIGN CR 425 over Dry Elm Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 213/SIGN CR 425 over Dry Elm Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.