US Bridges

CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Timber Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 0.6 MI E of FM 678 · Structure no. 030490AA0449001

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
36
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Timber Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Timber Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 36 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 449/SIGN CR 140
CrossesTimber Creek
Location0.6 MI E of FM 678
RouteCounty Highway 140
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.66229, -96.99927
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36 (2020)
Projected traffic50 by 2041
Trucks6%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$77,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Timber Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Timber 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 449/SIGN CR 140 over Timber Creek carry?

About 36 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Timber Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 449/SIGN CR 140 over Timber Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.