US Bridges

CR 13 over N Fork of Red River

Fair

Gray County, Texas · 1.7 MI N of FM 2375 · Structure no. 040910AA0228001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
225 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 13 over N Fork of Red River is a concrete slab carrying CR 13 over N Fork of Red River in Gray County, Texas. It was built in 1940, 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 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 140 vehicles a day, projected to reach 160 by 2027. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 13
CrossesN Fork of Red River
Location1.7 MI N of FM 2375
RouteCounty Highway 13
CountyGray County
StateTexas
Coordinates35.45682, -100.85212
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadUnknown
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2010)
Projected traffic160 by 2027
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 13 over N Fork of Red River built?

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

What condition is CR 13 over N Fork of Red River 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 2024.

How much traffic does CR 13 over N Fork of Red River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 13 over N Fork of Red River?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CR 13 over N Fork of Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.