US Bridges

CR 2515 over Bearpen Creek

Good

Hunt County, Texas · 0.4 MI E of FM 2642 · Structure no. 011170LU2739001

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2515 over Bearpen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2515 over Bearpen Creek in Hunt County, Texas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2036. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesCR 2515
CrossesBearpen Creek
Location0.4 MI E of FM 2642
RouteCounty Highway 2515
StateTexas
Coordinates32.97803, -96.28872
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2016)
Projected traffic500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 2515 over Bearpen Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2515 over Bearpen 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 2515 over Bearpen Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 2515 over Bearpen Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2515 over Bearpen Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.