CR 170 over Bitter Creek
PoorPosted for loadFisher County, Texas · 8.0 MI NW of IH 20 · Structure no. 080770AA0109001
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 41 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 170 over Bitter Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 170 over Bitter Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was CR 170 over Bitter Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is CR 170 over Bitter Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does CR 170 over Bitter Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR 170 over Bitter Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns CR 170 over Bitter Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.