US Bridges

CR 420/SIGN CR 150 over Buck Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 1.5 MI E of FM 678 · Structure no. 030490AA0420003

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
48
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 420/SIGN CR 150 over Buck Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 420/SIGN CR 150 over Buck Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 48 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 67 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 420/SIGN CR 150
CrossesBuck Creek
Location1.5 MI E of FM 678
RouteCounty Highway 420
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.62456, -96.99238
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic48 (2020)
Projected traffic67 by 2041
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 420/SIGN CR 150 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 420/SIGN CR 150 over Buck 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 420/SIGN CR 150 over Buck Creek carry?

About 48 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is CR 420/SIGN CR 150 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 420/SIGN CR 150 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.