US Bridges

CR 1023 over South Sulphur River

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 2.7 MI S of FM 816 · Structure no. 011170AA0153001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1023 over South Sulphur River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1023 over South Sulphur River in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1023
CrossesSouth Sulphur River
Location2.7 MI S of FM 816
RouteCounty Highway 1023
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.32278, -96.11698
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2010)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$35,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1023 over South Sulphur River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1023 over South Sulphur River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1023 over South Sulphur River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 1023 over South Sulphur River?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1023 over South Sulphur River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.