US Bridges

CR 2426 over Dry Creek

GoodPosted for load

Hunt County, Texas · 1.9 MI NE of FM 1565 · Structure no. 011170AA0813001

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
595
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2426 over Dry Creek is a steel arch - deck carrying CR 2426 over Dry Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 595 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2030. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 2426
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.9 MI NE of FM 1565
RouteCounty Highway 2426
StateTexas
Coordinates32.88103, -96.23958
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic595 (2018)
Projected traffic90 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2426 over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2426 over Dry 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2426 over Dry Creek carry?

About 595 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is CR 2426 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2426 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.