US Bridges

CR 162 over Raven Creek

FairPosted for load

Fisher County, Texas · 0.3 MI E of CR 159 · Structure no. 080770AA0323001

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 162 over Raven Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 162 over Raven Creek in Fisher County, Texas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 162
CrossesRaven Creek
Location0.3 MI E of CR 159
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyFisher County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.64109, -100.15775
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2020)
Projected traffic18 by 2042
Trucks3%
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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$69,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 162 over Raven Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is CR 162 over Raven 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 162 over Raven Creek carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 162 over Raven Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 162 over Raven Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.