US Bridges

Cordell RD over Trib of Big Mineral Arm

FairPosted for load

Grayson County, Texas · 1.75 MI NE of FM 901 · Structure no. 010920AA0937002

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cordell RD over Trib of Big Mineral Arm is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cordell RD over Trib of Big Mineral Arm in Grayson County, Texas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 248 by 2030. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCordell RD
CrossesTrib of Big Mineral Arm
Location1.75 MI NE of FM 901
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGrayson County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.70872, -96.8292
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2010)
Projected traffic248 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$11,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cordell RD over Trib of Big Mineral Arm built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Cordell RD over Trib of Big Mineral Arm 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 Trib of Big Mineral Arm carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is Cordell RD over Trib of Big Mineral Arm?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Cordell RD over Trib of Big Mineral Arm?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.