US Bridges

CR 498/SIGN CR 106 over Rock Creek

Good

Cooke County, Texas · 3.2 MI W of FM 678 · Structure no. 030490AA0498001

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 498/SIGN CR 106 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 498/SIGN CR 106 over Rock Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2041. The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 498/SIGN CR 106
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.2 MI W of FM 678
RouteCounty Highway 498
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.80983, -97.00759
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 protection7 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length95 ft (29 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2020)
Projected traffic70 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 498/SIGN CR 106 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 498/SIGN CR 106 over Rock 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 498/SIGN CR 106 over Rock Creek carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 498/SIGN CR 106 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 95 ft (29 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 498/SIGN CR 106 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.