US Bridges

CR 544/SIGN CR 388 over Long Branch of Elm Fork

Fair

Cooke County, Texas · 0.147 MI SE of CR 391 · Structure no. 030490AA0544001

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 544/SIGN CR 388 over Long Branch of Elm Fork is a steel culvert carrying CR 544/SIGN CR 388 over Long Branch of Elm Fork in Cooke County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2027. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 544/SIGN CR 388
CrossesLong Branch of Elm Fork
Location0.147 MI SE of CR 391
RouteCounty Highway 544
CountyCooke County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63715, -97.42315
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic200 by 2027
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 544/SIGN CR 388 over Long Branch of Elm Fork built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 544/SIGN CR 388 over Long Branch of Elm Fork 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 544/SIGN CR 388 over Long Branch of Elm Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 544/SIGN CR 388 over Long Branch of Elm Fork?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 544/SIGN CR 388 over Long Branch of Elm Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.