US Bridges

Lynch Crossing over Jordan Creek

Fair

Grayson County, Texas · 0.70 MI W of US 377 · Structure no. 010920AA0408001

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
217
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lynch Crossing over Jordan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lynch Crossing over Jordan Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 217 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2030. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLynch Crossing
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.70 MI W of US 377
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.5923, -96.92464
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionApril 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 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 rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic217 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$328,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lynch Crossing over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lynch Crossing over Jordan 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Lynch Crossing over Jordan Creek carry?

About 217 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lynch Crossing over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lynch Crossing over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.