US Bridges

CR 164 over Cooper Creek

Fair

Panola County, Texas · 3.5 MI E of SH 315 · Structure no. 191830AA0433002

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
102
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 164 over Cooper Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 164 over Cooper Creek in Panola County, Texas. It was built in 1992 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 33 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 102 vehicles a day, projected to reach 102 by 2033. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 164
CrossesCooper Creek
Location3.5 MI E of SH 315
RouteCounty Highway 164
CountyPanola County
StateTexas
Coordinates32.01445, -94.55604
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic102 (2013)
Projected traffic102 by 2033
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 164 over Cooper Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is CR 164 over Cooper 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CR 164 over Cooper Creek carry?

About 102 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is CR 164 over Cooper Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CR 164 over Cooper Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.