US Bridges

CR 18 over Fork Horse Creek

Good

Hansford County, Texas · 3.3 MI N of SH 207 · Structure no. 040990AA0195003

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 18 over Fork Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 18 over Fork Horse Creek in Hansford County, Texas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 18
CrossesFork Horse Creek
Location3.3 MI N of SH 207
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates36.10374, -101.30665
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2020)
Projected traffic15 by 2036
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$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 18 over Fork Horse Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 18 over Fork Horse 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 18 over Fork Horse Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 18 over Fork Horse Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 18 over Fork Horse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.