CR I over Red Deer Creek
FairHemphill County, Texas · 0.8 MI SW of Elliott ST · Structure no. 041070AA0103002
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 612 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR I over Red Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR I over Red Deer Creek in Hemphill County, Texas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2034. The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 41 mi (66 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 CR I over Red Deer Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR I over Red Deer 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does CR I over Red Deer Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is CR I over Red Deer Creek?
The structure is 612 ft (186.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns CR I over Red Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.