US Bridges

College Ave over Langford Creek

Good

Red River County, Texas · 0.45 MI E of FM 910 · Structure no. 011940B00005001

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
227
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College Ave over Langford Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying College Ave over Langford Creek in Red River County, Texas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 227 vehicles a day, projected to reach 400 by 2030. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCollege Ave
CrossesLangford Creek
Location0.45 MI E of FM 910
RouteCity Street 0
StateTexas
Coordinates33.60716, -95.03971
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2030
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$260,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College Ave over Langford Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is College Ave over Langford 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does College Ave over Langford Creek carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is College Ave over Langford Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns College Ave over Langford Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.