US Bridges

CR 262/SIGN CR 345 over Bingham Creek

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.8 MI NE of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490AA0262002

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
96
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 262/SIGN CR 345 over Bingham Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 262/SIGN CR 345 over Bingham Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 96 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 262/SIGN CR 345
CrossesBingham Creek
Location0.8 MI NE of FM 922
RouteCounty Highway 345
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50362, -97.46747
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 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 262/SIGN CR 345 over Bingham Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 262/SIGN CR 345 over Bingham 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 262/SIGN CR 345 over Bingham Creek carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 262/SIGN CR 345 over Bingham Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 262/SIGN CR 345 over Bingham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.