US Bridges

CR 437/PILOTS Loop over Branch N Bingham Creek

Fair

Montague County, Texas · 0.7 MI S of Berry RD · Structure no. 031690AA0437001

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
23
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 437/PILOTS Loop over Branch N Bingham Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 437/PILOTS Loop over Branch N Bingham Creek in Montague County, Texas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 23 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2030. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCR 437/PILOTS Loop
CrossesBranch N Bingham Creek
Location0.7 MI S of Berry RD
RouteCounty Highway 437
CountyMontague County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.52441, -97.50691
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2020)
Projected traffic80 by 2030
Trucks0%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$242,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 437/PILOTS Loop over Branch N Bingham Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 437/PILOTS Loop over Branch N Bingham 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 437/PILOTS Loop over Branch N Bingham Creek carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is CR 437/PILOTS Loop over Branch N Bingham Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns CR 437/PILOTS Loop over Branch N Bingham Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.