US Bridges

CR 519/SIGN CR 158 over Hickory Creek

FairPosted for load

Cooke County, Texas · 1.9 MI NE of FM 2896 · Structure no. 030490AA0519001

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 519/SIGN CR 158 over Hickory Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 519/SIGN CR 158 over Hickory Creek in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCR 519/SIGN CR 158
CrossesHickory Creek
Location1.9 MI NE of FM 2896
RouteCounty Highway 519
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71844, -97.02909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2015)
Projected traffic56 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 519/SIGN CR 158 over Hickory Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 519/SIGN CR 158 over Hickory Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 519/SIGN CR 158 over Hickory Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 519/SIGN CR 158 over Hickory Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns CR 519/SIGN CR 158 over Hickory Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.