US Bridges

CR 2400 over China Creek

Good

Knox County, Texas · 1.8 MI W of SH 6 · Structure no. 251380AA0279001

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 2400 over China Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 2400 over China Creek in Knox County, Texas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 2400
CrossesChina Creek
Location1.8 MI W of SH 6
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.74027, -99.83331
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2042
Trucks3%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 2400 over China Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 2400 over China 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 2400 over China Creek carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 2400 over China Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns CR 2400 over China Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.