US Bridges

CR 1436 over Frances Creek

FairPosted for load

Red River County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of US 271 · Structure no. 011940AA0376002

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 1436 over Frances Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 1436 over Frances Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 70 by 2030. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 1436
CrossesFrances Creek
Location0.45 MI E of US 271
RouteCounty Highway 1436
CountyRed River County
StateTexas
Coordinates33.45059, -95.18515
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$73,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 1436 over Frances Creek built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 1436 over Frances 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CR 1436 over Frances Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is CR 1436 over Frances Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 1436 over Frances Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.