US Bridges

Carpenters Bluff over Choctaw Creek

Good

Grayson County, Texas · 2.80 MI N of FM 1753 · Structure no. 010920AA0473001

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carpenters Bluff over Choctaw Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenters Bluff over Choctaw Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 246 vehicles a day, projected to reach 276 by 2030. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpenters Bluff
CrossesChoctaw Creek
Location2.80 MI N of FM 1753
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.71884, -96.40187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2023)
Projected traffic276 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$350,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenters Bluff over Choctaw Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenters Bluff over Choctaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Carpenters Bluff over Choctaw Creek carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Carpenters Bluff over Choctaw Creek?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenters Bluff over Choctaw Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.