US Bridges

CR 1140 over Lake Creek

Good

Delta County, Texas · 0.2 MI S of FM 198 · Structure no. 010600AA0218001

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1140 over Lake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1140 over Lake Creek in Delta County, Texas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 65 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1140
CrossesLake Creek
Location0.2 MI S of FM 198
RouteCounty Highway 1140
CountyDelta County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.43079, -95.55439
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2010)
Projected traffic65 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 1140 over Lake Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1140 over Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1140 over Lake Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 1140 over Lake Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1140 over Lake Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.