US Bridges

CR 424 over S Fork Champion Creek

Good

Mitchell County, Texas · 1.0 MI S of FM 2319 · Structure no. 081680AA0287001

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2015 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 424 over S Fork Champion Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 424 over S Fork Champion Creek in Mitchell County, Texas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 424
CrossesS Fork Champion Creek
Location1.0 MI S of FM 2319
RouteCounty Highway 424
StateTexas
Coordinates32.33445, -100.66677
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2015)
Projected traffic42 by 2040
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 424 over S Fork Champion Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 424 over S Fork Champion 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does CR 424 over S Fork Champion Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 424 over S Fork Champion Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CR 424 over S Fork Champion Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.