Carpenters Bluff over Red River
GoodGrayson County, Texas · 5.6 Miles East of FM 1753 · Structure no. 010920AA0474002
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,500 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Carpenters Bluff over Red River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenters Bluff over Red River in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,230 by 2035. The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Carpenters Bluff over Red River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Carpenters Bluff over Red River 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 Red River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Carpenters Bluff over Red River?
The structure is 1,500 ft (457.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Carpenters Bluff over Red River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.