US Bridges

CR NW 1018 over Big Creek

Poor

Franklin County, Texas · 4.8 MI W of SH 37 · Structure no. 010810AA0112002

Built
2000
25 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR NW 1018 over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR NW 1018 over Big Creek in Franklin County, Texas. It was built in 2000 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 25 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR NW 1018
CrossesBig Creek
Location4.8 MI W of SH 37
RouteCounty Highway 1018
CountyFranklin County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.2263, -95.28908
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
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

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 NW 1018 over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is CR NW 1018 over Big 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does CR NW 1018 over Big Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR NW 1018 over Big Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns CR NW 1018 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.