US Bridges

CR 448/SIGN CR 178 over Buck Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.2 MI W of FM 678 · Structure no. 030490AA0448001

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 448/SIGN CR 178 over Buck Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 448/SIGN CR 178 over Buck Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 448/SIGN CR 178
CrossesBuck Creek
Location0.2 MI W of FM 678
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateTexas
Coordinates33.6336, -97.01513
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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 448/SIGN CR 178 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 448/SIGN CR 178 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 448/SIGN CR 178 over Buck Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 448/SIGN CR 178 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns CR 448/SIGN CR 178 over Buck Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.