US Bridges

CR 327/SIGN CR 216 over Pecan Creek Relief

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.8 MI E of FM 2071 · Structure no. 030490AA0327002

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 327/SIGN CR 216 over Pecan Creek Relief is a steel culvert carrying CR 327/SIGN CR 216 over Pecan Creek Relief in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 250 by 2027. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 327/SIGN CR 216
CrossesPecan Creek Relief
Location0.8 MI E of FM 2071
RouteCounty Highway 216
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.59338, -97.12114
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$146,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 327/SIGN CR 216 over Pecan Creek Relief built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 327/SIGN CR 216 over Pecan Creek Relief 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 327/SIGN CR 216 over Pecan Creek Relief carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 327/SIGN CR 216 over Pecan Creek Relief?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns CR 327/SIGN CR 216 over Pecan Creek Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.