US Bridges

CR 2170 over West Fork Jernigan Creek

Fair

Delta County, Texas · 1.6 MI N of SH 24 · Structure no. 010600AA0128001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2170 over West Fork Jernigan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2170 over West Fork Jernigan Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2170
CrossesWest Fork Jernigan Creek
Location1.6 MI N of SH 24
RouteCounty Highway 2170
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.3354, -95.82498
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$351,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2170 over West Fork Jernigan Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2170 over West Fork Jernigan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 2170 over West Fork Jernigan Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 2170 over West Fork Jernigan Creek?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2170 over West Fork Jernigan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.