US Bridges

CR 1022 over Irving Branch

PoorPosted for load

Newton County, Texas · 1.95 MI NE of US 190 · Structure no. 201760AA0260003

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2016 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1022 over Irving Branch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1022 over Irving Branch in Newton County, Texas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Texas average of 44.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2037. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 1022
CrossesIrving Branch
Location1.95 MI NE of US 190
RouteCounty Highway 1022
StateTexas
Coordinates30.89079, -93.84052
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2016)
Projected traffic40 by 2037
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1022 over Irving Branch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1022 over Irving Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CR 1022 over Irving Branch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 1022 over Irving Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1022 over Irving Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.