US Bridges

Craft RD over Trib of Choctaw CR

Poor

Grayson County, Texas · 0.55 MI N of US 82 · Structure no. 010920AA0109002

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craft RD over Trib of Choctaw CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Craft RD over Trib of Choctaw CR in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 4 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 447 vehicles a day, projected to reach 280 by 2030. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCraft RD
CrossesTrib of Choctaw CR
Location0.55 MI N of US 82
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.63888, -96.46535
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2023)
Projected traffic280 by 2030
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Craft RD over Trib of Choctaw CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Craft RD over Trib of Choctaw CR 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 Craft RD over Trib of Choctaw CR carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Craft RD over Trib of Choctaw CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Craft RD over Trib of Choctaw CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.