US Bridges

Jp Cave RD over Calf Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.25 MI N of FM 697 · Structure no. 010920AA0276001

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
79 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
637
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jp Cave RD over Calf Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jp Cave RD over Calf Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 637 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2030. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesJp Cave RD
CrossesCalf Creek
Location0.25 MI N of FM 697
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.61901, -96.54406
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2023)
Projected traffic310 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Jp Cave RD over Calf Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jp Cave RD over Calf 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Jp Cave RD over Calf Creek carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Jp Cave RD over Calf Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Jp Cave RD over Calf Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.