US Bridges

CR 359/SHADY Lane over Persimmon Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 1.9 MI NE of FM 922 · Structure no. 030490AA0359001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 359/SHADY Lane over Persimmon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 359/SHADY Lane over Persimmon Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 470 by 2027. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 359/SHADY Lane
CrossesPersimmon Creek
Location1.9 MI NE of FM 922
RouteCounty Highway 359
StateTexas
Coordinates33.50527, -97.08101
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2010)
Projected traffic470 by 2027
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 359/SHADY Lane over Persimmon Creek built?

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

What condition is CR 359/SHADY Lane over Persimmon Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 359/SHADY Lane over Persimmon Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 359/SHADY Lane over Persimmon Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns CR 359/SHADY Lane over Persimmon Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.