US Bridges

Spinks Chapman RD over Rabbit CR Rl

Fair

Gregg County, Texas · 1.2 MI NW of FM 2087 · Structure no. 100930AA0007001

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
257 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Spinks Chapman RD over Rabbit CR Rl is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Spinks Chapman RD over Rabbit CR Rl in Gregg County, Texas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 5 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSpinks Chapman RD
CrossesRabbit CR Rl
Location1.2 MI NW of FM 2087
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGregg County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.42895, -94.82462
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length257 ft (78.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2040
Trucks3%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Spinks Chapman RD over Rabbit CR Rl built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Spinks Chapman RD over Rabbit CR Rl 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Spinks Chapman RD over Rabbit CR Rl carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Spinks Chapman RD over Rabbit CR Rl?

The structure is 257 ft (78.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Spinks Chapman RD over Rabbit CR Rl?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.