US Bridges

CR 1009 over Short Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.6 MI W of SH 34 · Structure no. 011170AA0163001

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1009 over Short Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 1009 over Short Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2030. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1009
CrossesShort Creek
Location0.6 MI W of SH 34
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.35587, -96.09045
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2010)
Projected traffic40 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1009 over Short Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1009 over Short 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1009 over Short Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2010 count).

How long is CR 1009 over Short Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1009 over Short Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.