US Bridges

CR 2726 over West Caddo Creek

Fair

Hunt County, Texas · 1.0 MI W of FM 36 · Structure no. 011170AA0886001

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2010 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2726 over West Caddo Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 2726 over West Caddo Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2030. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 2726
CrossesWest Caddo Creek
Location1.0 MI W of FM 36
RouteCounty Highway 2726
CountyHunt County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.10139, -96.25156
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2010)
Projected traffic30 by 2030
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 2726 over West Caddo Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2726 over West Caddo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2726 over West Caddo Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 2726 over West Caddo Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2726 over West Caddo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.