US Bridges

Cordell RD over Big Mineral Creek

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Texas · 1.0 MI E of FM 901 · Structure no. 010920AA0937001

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordell RD over Big Mineral Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cordell RD over Big Mineral Creek in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2030. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCordell RD
CrossesBig Mineral Creek
Location1.0 MI E of FM 901
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.69775, -96.82978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2010)
Projected traffic50 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$776,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cordell RD over Big Mineral Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cordell RD over Big Mineral 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cordell RD over Big Mineral Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Cordell RD over Big Mineral Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cordell RD over Big Mineral Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.